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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 is 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 has 31.1mg.
  • Potato chips contains 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.
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +39.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~67mg
~equal in Potassium ~1275mg
~equal in Copper ~0.306mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.44mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~9.11mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.402mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~22.1µg
~equal in Choline ~37.5mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
~equal in Protein ~7g
~equal in Fats ~34.6g
~equal in Carbs ~52.9g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
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.
Potato sticks Potato chips
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Potato chips Opinion
Calories 522kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 6.7g 7g Potato chips
Fats 34.4g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 47.3mg 31.1mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 48.1g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 52.9g Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 18mg 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 1237mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 2.27mg 1.63mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 0.22g
Fiber 3.4g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.315mg 0.306mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 172mg 165mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 9.11mg
Manganese 0.423mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 8.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 3.827mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.402mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 22.1µg
Folate 40µg 45µg Potato chips
Choline 34.9mg 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 8.88g 10.96g Potato sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 12.17g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
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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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.