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Potato sticks vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato sticks and Rice cakes?

  • Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 250% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rice cakes are lower.

We used Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat types in this article.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +313.7%
Contains more IronIron +99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1361%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +882.9%
Contains more OtherOther +126.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.3%
Contains more WaterWater +168.2%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +455%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1512.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.8%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 522kcal 380kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 34.4g 3.5g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 53.3g 80.1g Rice cakes
Magnesium 64mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 18mg 11mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 299mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 1.14mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.4g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.315mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.99mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 172mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 633mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 8.1µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.056mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.103mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.13mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 21µg Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 1.11g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 1.11g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.