Corn chips vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between corn chips and potato chips
- Corn chips have more calcium; however, potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potato chips is 38% higher.
- Potato chips have 64 times less sodium than corn chips. Corn chips have 514mg of sodium, while potato chips have 8mg.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index than corn chips.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Snacks, potato chips, plain, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +475% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +785.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +462.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.9% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
~equal in
Fats
~34.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~52.9g
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.84g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.66mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 1275mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 10.96g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 12.17g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.306mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 8mg | 22% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 3.827mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 9.11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 22.1µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 24mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.167mg | 10% |
| Folate | 8µg | 45µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.197mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.63mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 37.5mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 165mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.402mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 4.8g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 9.84g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 7g | 2% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 34.6g | 2% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 52.9g | 1% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 8.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 67mg | 1% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 536kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.392mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.