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

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Significant differences between Potato chips and Corn cake

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Corn cake is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Manganese needs 60% more than Potato chips.
  • Corn cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +712.1%
Contains more IronIron +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +312.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~157mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +1341.7%
Contains more OtherOther +140%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more WaterWater +142.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1194.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1208.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Corn cake Opinion
Calories 536kcal 387kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 8.1g Corn cake
Fats 34.6g 2.4g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 81.5g Corn cake
Carbs 52.9g 83.4g Corn cake
Magnesium 67mg 114mg Corn cake
Calcium 24mg 19mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 157mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.4mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 23.47g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.9g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Zinc 1.09mg 2mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 165mg 157mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 488mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 8.1µg 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.05mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.14mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 19µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.76g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.93g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.081mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.419mg 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.424mg 0.267mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.392mg 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 153mg 0.227mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Corn cake
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
56%
Potato chips
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn cake
Corn cake 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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.