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Potato sticks vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato sticks and poi

  • Potato sticks are richer than poi in vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin K, iron, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potato sticks is 48% higher.
  • Potato sticks contain 306 times more saturated fat than poi. Potato sticks contain 8.88g of saturated fat, while poi contains 0.029g.

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

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +576%
Contains more IronIron +158%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1057.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%

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%
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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 13% 1% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1082.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2110%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +109%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1663.2%
Contains more FatsFats +24471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.7%
Contains more OtherOther +457.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3156.4%

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
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30762.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Poi
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Poi DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.058g 119%
Fats 34.4g 0.14g 53%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 4mg 48%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 2.3mg 45%
Saturated fat 8.88g 0.029g 40%
Potassium 1237mg 183mg 31%
Sodium 633mg 12mg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.1mg 23%
Calories 522kcal 112kcal 21%
Phosphorus 172mg 39mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1µg 18%
Iron 2.27mg 0.88mg 17%
Copper 0.315mg 0.166mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.16g 0.011g 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg 13%
Protein 6.7g 0.38g 13%
Fiber 3.4g 0.4g 12%
Magnesium 64mg 24mg 10%
Carbs 53.3g 27.23g 9%
Zinc 0.99mg 0.22mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.04mg 6%
Folate 40µg 21µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.273mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.13mg 3%
Choline 34.9mg 16.7mg 3%
Manganese 0.423mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.293mg 2%
Net carbs 49.9g 26.83g N/A
Calcium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g 0.39g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Poi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.851g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.