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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 RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +218.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Magnesium - 65
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 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +218.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Magnesium - 65

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 B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.82
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Equal in Folate - 37
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 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.82
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Equal in Folate - 37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.9%
Contains more Water +105%
Equal in Fats - 32.35
Equal in Carbs - 56.82
Equal in Other - 3.38
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 Protein +127.9%
Contains more Water +105%
Equal in Fats - 32.35
Equal in Carbs - 56.82
Equal in Other - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 49.9g 48.02g Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 2.94g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 32.35g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 522kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 8.82g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 18mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 2.27mg 2.12mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 172mg 145mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 925mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.99mg 0.53mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.423mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 2.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg 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
Folate 40µg 37µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
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
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato sticks Sweet potato chips
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
168%
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.