Potato vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potatoes and corn chips?
- Potatoes are higher in potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, yet corn chips are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and magnesium.
- Corn chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 48% more.
- The amount of sodium in potatoes is lower.
- The glycemic index of corn chips is lower.
We used Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, without salt and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 PotassiumPotassium | +271.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +820% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1800% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +215% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 16.438g | 109% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 33.36g | 51% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 7.23mg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 9.134g | 23% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 538kcal | 22% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 514mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 4.331g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 194mg | 18% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 51.36g | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 7.6µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 56.9g | 12% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 144mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.167mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 72mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.29mg | 8% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 6.17g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 4g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.333mg | 5% |
| Folate | 28µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.842mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 6.3µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 12.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +6899.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25561.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +304366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28738.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.44 g
Fructose:
0.34 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +48.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +197.4% |
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