Potato sticks vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato sticks and potato chips?
- Potato sticks are richer in vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B3, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Potato sticks' daily need coverage for sodium is 27% higher.
- Potato sticks have 2 times more vitamin C than potato chips. Potato sticks have 47.3mg of vitamin C, while potato chips have 31.1mg.
- Potato chips contain less sodium.
We used Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
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Protein
~7g
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Fats
~34.6g
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Carbs
~52.9g
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Other
~3.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.9g | 12.17g | 38% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.66mg | 26% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 47.3mg | 31.1mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.16g | 9.84g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 8.88g | 10.96g | 9% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.63mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.785mg | 3.827mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.197mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.096mg | 0.167mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 4.8g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.7g | 7g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.315mg | 0.306mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 67mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1237mg | 1275mg | 1% |
| Folate | 40µg | 45µg | 1% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 536kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.99mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.423mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 165mg | 1% |
| Fats | 34.4g | 34.6g | 0% |
| Carbs | 53.3g | 52.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.9g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 9.11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 8.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 22.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 34.9mg | 37.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato sticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.22 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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