Rice cakes vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Rice cakes and Potato chips
- Rice cakes have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, while Potato chips have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
- Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 250% more than Potato chips.
- Rice cakes contain 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Potato chips. While Rice cakes contain 1.16mg of Vitamin B5, Potato chips contains only 0.402mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Rice cakes are lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +125.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1304.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +326.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +210.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +888.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +786.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +996.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 536kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 7g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 34.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 48.1g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 52.9g |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 67mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 1275mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.306mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 45µg |
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| Choline | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 12.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 153mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)