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Corn chips vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between corn chips and potato pancake

  • Corn chips have more vitamin E and calcium; however, potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 47% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake contains 4 times less calcium than corn chips. Corn chips contain 138mg of calcium, while potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • Corn chips have less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Potato pancakes.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +331.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.9%
Contains more IronIron +39.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.1%

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.
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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3043.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +412.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +513.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +126%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4364.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +146%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +44.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 7.516g 59%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.23mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Fats 33.36g 14.76g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.448mg 22%
Calories 538kcal 268kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 3.73g 14%
Potassium 144mg 622mg 14%
Starch 51.36g 20.88g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Choline 12.1mg 74.2mg 11%
Sodium 514mg 764mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.757mg 11%
Calcium 138mg 32mg 11%
Carbs 56.9g 27.81g 10%
Copper 0.101mg 0.18mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.158mg 9%
Phosphorus 194mg 128mg 9%
Magnesium 72mg 36mg 9%
Folate 8µg 41µg 8%
Saturated fat 4.331g 2.496g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.173mg 7%
Iron 1.2mg 1.67mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.672mg 5%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.7mg 5%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.26mg 3%
Fiber 4g 3.3g 3%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 2.7µg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Selenium 7.6µg 8.9µg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Protein 6.17g 6.08g 0%
Net carbs 52.9g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Potato pancake
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
21%
Corn chips
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients
  2. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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