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

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The main differences between potato pancake and sweet potato chips

  • Potato pancake has more vitamin C; however, sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato chips is 128% higher.

Food types used in this article are Potato pancakes 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +323.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.7%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +418.8%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +807.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.161mg
~equal in Folate ~37µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +106.8%
Contains more WaterWater +959.2%
Contains more FatsFats +119.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.3%
~equal in Other ~3.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 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 -15.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato pancake Sweet potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 32µg 1184µg 128%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 9.82mg 64%
Manganese 0.26mg 1.349mg 47%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Sodium 764mg 35mg 32%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 12.224g 31%
Fats 14.76g 32.35g 27%
Copper 0.18mg 0.412mg 26%
Fiber 3.3g 8.8g 22%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 24.5µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 1.551mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 9.155g 14%
Calories 268kcal 532kcal 13%
Selenium 8.9µg 2.1µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Carbs 27.81g 56.82g 10%
Potassium 622mg 925mg 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Choline 74.2mg 36.6mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.535mg 7%
Magnesium 36mg 65mg 7%
Protein 6.08g 2.94g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.088mg 6%
Iron 1.67mg 2.12mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.088mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 59mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 128mg 145mg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.53mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.496g 2.941g 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Folate 41µg 37µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.161mg 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 8.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.096mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.