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.
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Iron
+39.3%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Sodium
-98.7%
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Zinc
+10.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 67
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Equal in Potassium - 1275
Equal in Copper - 0.306
Equal in Manganese - 0.44
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
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Iron
+39.3%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Sodium
-98.7%
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Zinc
+10.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 67
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Equal in Potassium - 1275
Equal in Copper - 0.306
Equal in Manganese - 0.44
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
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.
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Vitamin C
+52.1%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+74%
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Vitamin B2
+69.8%
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Vitamin B6
+106.3%
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Folate
+12.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.11
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.402
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1
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Vitamin C
+52.1%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+74%
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Vitamin B2
+69.8%
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Vitamin B6
+106.3%
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Folate
+12.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.11
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.402
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+15.8%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Fats - 34.6
Equal in Carbs - 52.9
Equal in Other - 3.6
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
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Water
+15.8%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Fats - 34.6
Equal in Carbs - 52.9
Equal in Other - 3.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.7%
Saturated Fat:
8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
17.9 g
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47.1%
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Monounsaturated 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.
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 49.9g | 48.1g | |
Protein | 6.7g | 7g | |
Fats | 34.4g | 34.6g | |
Carbs | 53.3g | 52.9g | |
Calories | 522kcal | 536kcal | |
Sugar | 0.22g | 0.22g | |
Fiber | 3.4g | 4.8g | |
Calcium | 18mg | 24mg | |
Iron | 2.27mg | 1.63mg | |
Magnesium | 64mg | 67mg | |
Phosphorus | 172mg | 165mg | |
Potassium | 1237mg | 1275mg | |
Sodium | 633mg | 8mg | |
Zinc | 0.99mg | 1.09mg | |
Copper | 0.315mg | 0.306mg | |
Manganese | 0.423mg | 0.44mg | |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 8.1µg | |
Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 9.11mg | |
Vitamin C | 47.3mg | 31.1mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.096mg | 0.167mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.197mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.785mg | 3.827mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.402mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.66mg | |
Folate | 40µg | 45µg | |
Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 22.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.108mg | ||
Threonine | 0.253mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.283mg | ||
Leucine | 0.419mg | ||
Lysine | 0.424mg | ||
Methionine | 0.11mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | ||
Valine | 0.392mg | ||
Histidine | 153mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 8.88g | 10.96g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.16g | 9.84g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 17.9g | 12.17g |
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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
55%
59%
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.22 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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