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

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What are the main differences between Potato chips and Potato sticks?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Sodium is 27% higher.
  • Potato chips has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Potato sticks. Potato chips has 0.66mg of Vitamin B6, while Potato sticks have 0.32mg.
  • Potato sticks contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, potato sticks types in this comparison.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more IronIron +39.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg
~equal in Potassium ~1237mg
~equal in Copper ~0.315mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.423mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~9.11mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~22.1µg
~equal in Choline ~34.9mg

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
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 +15.8%
~equal in Protein ~6.7g
~equal in Fats ~34.4g
~equal in Carbs ~53.3g
~equal in Other ~3.4g

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
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 536kcal 522kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 6.7g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 34.4g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 48.1g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 52.9g 53.3g Potato sticks
Magnesium 67mg 64mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 18mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 1237mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 0.22g
Fiber 4.8g 3.4g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 1.09mg 0.99mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 8mg 633mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 9.11mg
Manganese 0.44mg 0.423mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 8.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.096mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.116mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.32mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 22.1µg
Folate 45µg 40µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 34.9mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 8.88g Potato sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 6.16g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 17.9g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.22 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.