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Potato sticks vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato sticks and Banana chips

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, however, Banana chips are higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Banana chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 100% more than Potato sticks.
  • Banana chips contain 106 times less Sodium than Potato sticks. Potato sticks contain 633mg of Sodium, while Banana chips contain 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, banana chips.

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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 Iron +81.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +268.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Contains more Iron +81.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +268.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +650.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +650.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.3%
Contains more Other +142.9%
Contains more Water +95.5%
Equal in Fats - 33.6
Equal in Carbs - 58.4
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +191.3%
Contains more Other +142.9%
Contains more Water +95.5%
Equal in Fats - 33.6
Equal in Carbs - 58.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2741.3%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2741.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Banana chips Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 50.7g Banana chips
Protein 6.7g 2.3g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 33.6g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 58.4g Banana chips
Calories 522kcal 519kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 35.34g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 7.7g Banana chips
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 2.27mg 1.25mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 76mg Banana chips
Phosphorus 172mg 56mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 536mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 6mg Banana chips
Zinc 0.99mg 0.75mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.205mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 1.56mg Banana chips
Selenium 8.1µg 1.5µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 83IU Banana chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Banana chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.24mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 6.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.085mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.017mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 0.71mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.62mg Banana chips
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.26mg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 14µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.3µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.027mg Banana chips
Threonine 0.076mg Banana chips
Isoleucine 0.074mg Banana chips
Leucine 0.158mg Banana chips
Lysine 0.107mg Banana chips
Methionine 0.024mg Banana chips
Phenylalanine 0.086mg Banana chips
Valine 0.104mg Banana chips
Histidine 0.18mg Banana chips
Saturated Fat 8.88g 28.97g Potato sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 1.95g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.63g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Banana chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Potato sticks
15%
Banana chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
48%
Banana chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/nutrients
  2. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/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.