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Sweet potato chips vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sweet potato chips and corn cake

  • Sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin B5, while corn cake has more manganese, vitamin B3, and selenium.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 124% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in sweet potato chips is lower.
  • Sweet potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41, while the glycemic index of corn cake is 87.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +489.2%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +371.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~157mg

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% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
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% 23% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1591.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +1247.9%
Contains more OtherOther +125.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.8%
~equal in Water ~4.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1104.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato chips Corn cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Corn cake DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1184µg 70µg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 0.93g 75%
Vitamin E 9.82mg 65%
Fats 32.35g 2.4g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.14mg 30%
Fiber 8.8g 1.9g 28%
Potassium 925mg 157mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.155g 0.76g 21%
Sodium 35mg 488mg 20%
Manganese 1.349mg 1.815mg 20%
Vitamin K 24.5µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 5.15mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.25mg 14%
Selenium 2.1µg 9.9µg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 0.83mg 14%
Zinc 0.53mg 2mg 13%
Magnesium 65mg 114mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.941g 0.42g 11%
Protein 2.94g 8.1g 10%
Iron 2.12mg 1.4mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.05mg 9%
Carbs 56.82g 83.4g 9%
Choline 36.6mg 7%
Calories 532kcal 387kcal 7%
Folate 37µg 19µg 5%
Calcium 59mg 19mg 4%
Phosphorus 145mg 157mg 2%
Copper 0.412mg 0.42mg 1%
Net carbs 48.02g 81.5g N/A
Sugar 8.82g 23.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.408mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0.227mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips Corn cake
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
78%
Sweet potato chips
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.521g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients
  2. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.