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

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The main differences between Potato chips and Corn chips

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, however, Corn chips has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato chips is 38% higher.
  • Corn chips are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +785.4%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +203%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~72mg
~equal in Selenium ~7.6µg

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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more WaterWater +77.6%
Contains more OtherOther +44%
~equal in Fats ~33.36g
~equal in Carbs ~56.9g

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.134g

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 chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Corn chips Opinion
Calories 536kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 7g 6.17g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 33.36g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 52.9g 56.9g Corn chips
Magnesium 67mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 24mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 1275mg 144mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.2mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0.27g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 4g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.101mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 165mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 8mg 514mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 7.23mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.333mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 7.6µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.047mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.078mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.842mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.19mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 6.3µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 8µg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.088g Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 12.1mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 4.331g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 9.134g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.046mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.246mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.235mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.185mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.331mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.2mg Potato chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
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 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
Potato chips Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips
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.

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.