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Sweet potato chips vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sweet potato chips and Potato sticks?

  • Sweet potato chips are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 132% more.
  • Sweet potato chips have 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Potato sticks. While Sweet potato chips have 1.551mg of Vitamin B5, Potato sticks have only 0.403mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sweet potato chips are lower.

We used Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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 Calcium +227.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +218.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Magnesium - 64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +218.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Magnesium - 64

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.11
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.096
Equal in Folate - 40
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.11
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.096
Equal in Folate - 40
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +105%
Contains more Protein +127.9%
Equal in Fats - 34.4
Equal in Carbs - 53.3
Equal in Other - 3.4
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
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 Water +105%
Contains more Protein +127.9%
Equal in Fats - 34.4
Equal in Carbs - 53.3
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 48.02g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 2.94g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 32.35g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 56.82g 53.3g Sweet potato chips
Calories 532kcal 522kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 8.8g 3.4g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 59mg 18mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 2.12mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 65mg 64mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 145mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 925mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 35mg 633mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.53mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.412mg 0.315mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.349mg 0.423mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 23675IU 0IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 1184µg 0µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg 9.11mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.116mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 0.403mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.32mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 37µg 40µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 24.5µg 22.1µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.941g 8.88g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.155g 6.16g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato chips 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
168%
Sweet potato chips
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.939g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.
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.

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. 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.