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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 cover your daily need for 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 contain only 0.402mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rice cakes is lower.
  • Potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of rice cakes is 82.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
33% 30% 37%
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.
Rice cakes Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Potato chips DV% diff.
Manganese 6.18mg 0.44mg 250%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 12.17g 74%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 3.5g 34.6g 48%
Saturated fat 0.64g 10.96g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.66mg 41%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Phosphorus 380mg 165mg 31%
Potassium 299mg 1275mg 29%
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 3.827mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1.11g 9.84g 22%
Histidine 0.218mg 153mg 22%
Magnesium 151mg 67mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.402mg 15%
Selenium 16.4µg 8.1µg 15%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.09mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.167mg 9%
Carbs 80.1g 52.9g 9%
Copper 0.38mg 0.306mg 8%
Calories 380kcal 536kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.197mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Folate 21µg 45µg 6%
Iron 1.14mg 1.63mg 6%
Sodium 116mg 8mg 5%
Protein 9g 7g 4%
Fiber 3.8g 4.8g 4%
Calcium 11mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 76.3g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.34mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.414mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.152mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
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)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.