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Sweet potato chips vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sweet potato chips and Rice cakes

  • Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 210% higher.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +436.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.4%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +132.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +371.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +681%
~equal in Copper ~0.38mg

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% 1421% 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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.7%
~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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +824.3%
Contains more OtherOther +125.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +206.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +724.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1001.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 532kcal 380kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 2.94g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 32.35g 3.5g Sweet potato chips
Net carbs 48.02g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 56.82g 80.1g Rice cakes
Magnesium 65mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 59mg 11mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 925mg 299mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 2.12mg 1.14mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g Rice cakes
Fiber 8.8g 3.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.412mg 0.38mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.53mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 145mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 35mg 116mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 23675IU 0IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 1184µg 0µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.349mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 2.1µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.056mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.103mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 1.16mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.13mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 37µg 21µg Sweet potato chips
Choline 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.941g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 9.155g 1.11g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 1.11g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.26mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.287mg 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.205mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.09mg 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.267mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.096mg 0.218mg Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips Rice cakes
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.301g)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients
  2. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.