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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.
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +313.7%
Contains more Magnesium +135.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Zinc +152.5%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Manganese +1361%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +313.7%
Contains more Magnesium +135.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Zinc +152.5%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Manganese +1361%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +882.9%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +168.2%
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 Fats +882.9%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +168.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1512.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1512.6%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 49.9g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 6.7g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 34.4g 3.5g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 522kcal 380kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.4g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 18mg 11mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 1.14mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 172mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 1237mg 299mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.99mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.315mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.423mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 8.1µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
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
Folate 40µg 21µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 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
Saturated Fat 8.88g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 1.11g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 1.11g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Rice cakes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Potato sticks
25%
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.