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Potato sticks vs. Fruit roll ups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato sticks and Fruit roll ups

  • Potato sticks are richer in Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Fruit roll ups are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Fruit roll ups is 81% higher.
  • Potato sticks contain 192 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Fruit roll ups. Potato sticks contain 17.9g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Fruit roll ups contain 0.093g.
  • Fruit roll ups contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 0% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%

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 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +153.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6600%
Contains more FatsFats +882.9%
Contains more OtherOther +240%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.8%
Contains more WaterWater +363.6%

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
35% 61% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.093 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +257.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19147.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.9%

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 Fruit roll ups
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Fruit roll ups Opinion
Calories 522kcal 373kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 0.1g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 3.5g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 120mg Fruit roll ups
Net carbs 49.9g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Carbs 53.3g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Magnesium 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 38.7g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 317mg Fruit roll ups
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 3.2µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 0.99g Fruit roll ups
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 1.724g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.093g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Fruit roll ups
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
31%
Fruit roll ups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
6%
Fruit roll ups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 99)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.89g)
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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/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.