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Rice cakes vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rice cakes and Potato sticks?

  • Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, yet Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 250% more.
  • Rice cakes have 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Potato sticks. While Rice cakes have 1.16mg of Vitamin B5, Potato sticks have only 0.403mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice cakes are lower.

We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Snacks, potato sticks 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 Magnesium +135.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Zinc +152.5%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Manganese +1361%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +313.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +135.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Zinc +152.5%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Manganese +1361%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +313.7%

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 B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Folate +90.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +168.2%
Contains more Fats +882.9%
Contains more Other +126.7%
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
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
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +168.2%
Contains more Fats +882.9%
Contains more Other +126.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1512.6%
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1512.6%

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 sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 49.9g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 6.7g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 80.1g 53.3g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.4g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 18mg Potato sticks
Iron 1.14mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 151mg 64mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 172mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 116mg 633mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 0.99mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.315mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.423mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 8.1µg Rice cakes
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 4.785mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.403mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Folate 21µg 40µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 8.88g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Potato sticks
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
25%
Rice cakes
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.