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 have more vitamin C, selenium, vitamin B3, and potassium, while sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B5, fiber, and copper.
- Sweet potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin A, 474% more than potato chips.
- The amount of saturated fat in sweet potato chips is lower.
- Sweet potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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Carbs
~56.82g
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Other
~3.38g
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
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
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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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1184µg | 132% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.349mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 2.941g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 1.551mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.096mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 8.8g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.412mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 2.088mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 2.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.535mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 925mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 2.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.088mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.12mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 9.82mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 145mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 32.35g | 3% |
| Folate | 45µg | 37µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 9.155g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 24.5µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 56.82g | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 532kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 48.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 36.6mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 12.224g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
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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%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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