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Potato sticks vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato sticks and Corn cake

  • Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Corn cake is 61% higher.
  • Corn cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +687.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Zinc +102%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +329.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 157
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% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +687.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Zinc +102%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +329.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 157

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.15
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 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1333.3%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.5%
Contains more Water +109.1%
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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +1333.3%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.5%
Contains more Water +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +710.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1824.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +710.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1824.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

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 Corn cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Corn cake Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 81.5g Corn cake
Protein 6.7g 8.1g Corn cake
Fats 34.4g 2.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 83.4g Corn cake
Calories 522kcal 387kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 23.47g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 1.9g Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 19mg Corn cake
Iron 2.27mg 1.4mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 114mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 172mg 157mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 157mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 488mg Corn cake
Zinc 0.99mg 2mg Corn cake
Copper 0.315mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Manganese 0.423mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 8.1µg 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin A 0IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.05mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.14mg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 19µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 8.88g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 0.76g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.93g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato sticks Corn cake
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
23%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.46g)
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 ($)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/nutrients
  2. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.