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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 covers 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% 4.1% 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% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 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 +63.8%
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 Opinion
Calories 538kcal 268kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 6.08g Corn chips
Fats 33.36g 14.76g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 52.9g 24.51g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 27.81g Corn chips
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 72mg 36mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 32mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.2mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 0.27g 1.79g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 3.3g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 1.29mg 0.7mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g 20.88g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 128mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 764mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 69IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.333mg 0.26mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 6.3µg 2.7µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.088g Potato pancake
Choline 12.1mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 4.331g 2.496g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 3.73g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 7.516g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.246mg 0.24mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.803mg 0.442mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.137mg
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.3mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.2mg 0.141mg Corn chips
Fructose 0g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

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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