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

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What are the main differences between Potato sticks and Corn nuts?

  • Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Corn nuts are richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 52% higher.
  • Potato sticks have 4 times more Potassium than Corn nuts. Potato sticks have 1237mg of Potassium, while Corn nuts have 286mg.
  • Corn nuts contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types in this comparison.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.5%
Contains more IronIron +33.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.1%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg
~equal in Sodium ~600mg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.374mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.5%
~equal in Other ~3.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +455.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Corn nuts Opinion
Calories 522kcal 436kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 34.4g 14.3g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0.4mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 53.3g 71.7g Corn nuts
Magnesium 64mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 18mg 17mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 286mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 1.7mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g Corn nuts
Fiber 3.4g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.315mg 0.136mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 172mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 633mg 600mg Corn nuts
Vitamin A 0IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.507mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.374mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.187mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 0µg Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 2.58g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 3.22g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Corn nuts
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
53%
Potato sticks
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.3g)
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.

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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.