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Potato chips vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Sweet potato chips

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin C, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Sweet potato chips has more Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin A 132% more than Potato chips.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sweet potato chips are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.8%
Contains more IronIron +30.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~65mg

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~9.82mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~36.6mg

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.1%
Contains more WaterWater +137.4%
~equal in Fats ~32.35g
~equal in Carbs ~56.82g
~equal in Other ~3.38g

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.155g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~12.224g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 536kcal 532kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 2.94g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 32.35g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 48.02g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 65mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 925mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 8.82g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.53mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 145mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 35mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 2.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.088mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.161mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 2.088mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.535mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 45µg 37µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 36.6mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 9.155g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.098mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.17mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.287mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.205mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.09mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.278mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.267mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.096mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Sweet potato 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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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.
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.