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Potato chips vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Rice cakes

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Rice cakes has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 250% more than Potato chips.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rice cakes are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +326.4%
Contains more IronIron +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1304.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.5%

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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +888.6%
Contains more OtherOther +140%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.4%
Contains more WaterWater +210.5%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +786.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +996.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 536kcal 380kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 34.6g 3.5g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 52.9g 80.1g Rice cakes
Magnesium 67mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 24mg 11mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 299mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.14mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Rice cakes
Fiber 4.8g 3.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.09mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 165mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 8mg 116mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 8.1µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.056mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.103mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.13mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 21µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.11g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.11g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.253mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.419mg 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.424mg 0.414mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.392mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 153mg 0.218mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.