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Poi vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Poi and Potato sticks

  • Potato sticks are richer than Poi in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Potato sticks is 48% higher.
  • Poi contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Poi and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +576%
Contains more IronIron +158%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1057.1%

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.
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1082.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2110%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +109%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +3156.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1663.2%
Contains more FatsFats +24471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.7%
Contains more OtherOther +457.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30762.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 112kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 0.38g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 0.14g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 4mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 26.83g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 27.23g 53.3g Potato sticks
Magnesium 24mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 16mg 18mg Potato sticks
Potassium 183mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 0.88mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.39g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 0.4g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.166mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.22mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 39mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 12mg 633mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU Poi
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.37mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.096mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 1µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 21µg 40µg Potato sticks
Choline 16.7mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 0.029g 8.88g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi Potato sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
18%
Poi
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.851g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/nutrients
  2. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.