Corn chips vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between corn chips and potatoes?
- Corn chips are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and magnesium, yet potatoes are higher in potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Corn chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 48% more.
- Corn chips have 127 times more saturated fat than potatoes. While corn chips have 4.331g of saturated fat, potatoes have only 0.034g.
- The glycemic index of corn chips is lower.
We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, without salt types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +820% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +271.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 0.057g | 109% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 0.13g | 51% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.04mg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 0.003g | 23% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 93kcal | 22% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 10mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 0.034g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 70mg | 18% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 17.27g | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 0.4µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 21.15g | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 535mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.311mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 28mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.36mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 2.5g | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 2.2g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.219mg | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 28µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 1.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.376mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.08mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 14.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.34g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25561.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6899.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +304366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28738.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.44 g
Fructose:
0.34 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +197.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +48.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
