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Corn chips vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn chips and Scrambled egg

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E , and Fiber, while Scrambled egg have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 142% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 +142.1%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +674.4%
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +196.1%
Equal in Potassium - 147
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Calcium +142.1%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +674.4%
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +196.1%
Equal in Potassium - 147

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 E +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301%
Contains more Vitamin A +884.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301%
Contains more Vitamin A +884.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +106.2%
Contains more Carbs +2635.6%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Contains more Water +6133.6%
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +106.2%
Contains more Carbs +2635.6%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Contains more Water +6133.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +734.8%
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +734.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 52.9g 2.08g Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 33.36g 16.18g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 2.08g Corn chips
Calories 538kcal 212kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 1.64g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 0g Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 57mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 72mg 14mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 144mg 147mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 514mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.29mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.101mg 0.067mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.043mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 69IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.96mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.08mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 0.21mg Corn chips
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.19mg Scrambled egg
Folate 8µg 29µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 6.3µg 9µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.246mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 0.803mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.185mg 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.137mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.331mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.2mg 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 0mg 426mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 4.331g 6.153g Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 5.889g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 1.969g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

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Corn chips Scrambled egg
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
22%
Corn chips
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.822g)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients
  2. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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