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 are 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 have 2 times more vitamin B6 than potato sticks. Potato chips have 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
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% |
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Protein
~6.7g
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Fats
~34.4g
~equal in
Carbs
~53.3g
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Other
~3.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 17.9g | 38% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 633mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.32mg | 26% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 47.3mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 6.16g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 8.88g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.27mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 4.785mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 3.4g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 6.7g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.315mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 1237mg | 1% |
| Folate | 45µg | 40µg | 1% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 522kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.423mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 34.4g | 0% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 53.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 49.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 9.11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 8.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 22.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 34.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato sticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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