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Potato sticks vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato sticks and Sweet potato chips?

  • Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Sweet potato chips are higher in Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 132% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet potato chips are lower.

We used Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~65mg
~equal in Iron ~2.12mg

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~9.82mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.088mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~37µg
~equal in Choline ~36.6mg

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.9%
Contains more WaterWater +105%
~equal in Fats ~32.35g
~equal in Carbs ~56.82g
~equal in Other ~3.38g

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.6%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 522kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 6.7g 2.94g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 32.35g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 48.02g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 64mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 18mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 1237mg 925mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 2.12mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 8.82g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.315mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.99mg 0.53mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 172mg 145mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.423mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 2.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.088mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 2.088mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 40µg 37µg Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 8.88g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 12.224g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Sweet 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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.939g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.