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Corn cake vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn cake and sweet potato chips

  • Corn cake has more manganese, vitamin B3, and selenium, while sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin B5.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 124% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips contain 14 times less sodium than corn cake. Corn cake contains 488mg of sodium, while sweet potato chips contain 35mg.
  • Sweet potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41, while the glycemic index of corn cake is 87.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn cakes and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +371.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +489.2%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.412mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~145mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1591.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1247.9%
Contains more OtherOther +125.3%
~equal in Water ~4.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1104.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn cake Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 70µg 1184µg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 12.224g 75%
Vitamin E 9.82mg 65%
Fats 2.4g 32.35g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.535mg 30%
Fiber 1.9g 8.8g 28%
Potassium 157mg 925mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.76g 9.155g 21%
Sodium 488mg 35mg 20%
Manganese 1.815mg 1.349mg 20%
Vitamin K 0µg 24.5µg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 2.088mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.088mg 14%
Selenium 9.9µg 2.1µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.551mg 14%
Zinc 2mg 0.53mg 13%
Magnesium 114mg 65mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2.941g 11%
Protein 8.1g 2.94g 10%
Iron 1.4mg 2.12mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.161mg 9%
Carbs 83.4g 56.82g 9%
Choline 36.6mg 7%
Calories 387kcal 532kcal 7%
Folate 19µg 37µg 5%
Calcium 19mg 59mg 4%
Phosphorus 157mg 145mg 2%
Copper 0.42mg 0.412mg 1%
Net carbs 81.5g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 23.47g 8.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.301mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.267mg 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.442mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.227mg 0.096mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake Sweet potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Corn cake
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.521g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.