Sweet potato chips vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sweet potato chips and french fries
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium in sweet potato chips is higher than in french fries.
- Sweet potato chips cover your daily vitamin A needs 474% more than french fries.
- French fries have 6 times less vitamin E than sweet potato chips. Sweet potato chips have 9.82mg of vitamin E, while french fries have 1.67mg.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +227.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +446.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +488% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +118.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +754.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1184µg | 0µg | 132% |
| Vitamin E | 9.82mg | 1.67mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.349mg | 0.247mg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.224g | 5.398g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.412mg | 0.124mg | 32% |
| Fats | 32.35g | 14.73g | 27% |
| Fiber | 8.8g | 3.8g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.551mg | 0.58mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 0.81mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.535mg | 0.372mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 24.5µg | 11.2µg | 11% |
| Calories | 532kcal | 312kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 579mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.155g | 5.969g | 8% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 210mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.088mg | 3.004mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 56.82g | 41.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.941g | 2.336g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 145mg | 125mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.1µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Folate | 37µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.94g | 3.43g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.02g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.82g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Choline | 36.6mg | 36.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.605g)
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 vitamins?
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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.