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Chinese cuisine vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cuisine and Corn chips?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 43% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain types in this comparison.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +527.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1729%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +714.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +781.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +7266.4%
Contains more FatsFats +529.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +680.5%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +650.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +671.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +333.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +2722%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Corn chips Opinion
Calories 105kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 7.08g 6.17g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 7.29g 56.9g Corn chips
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 22mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 204mg 144mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Sugar 2.41g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.5g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.049mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.5mg 1.29mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 76mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 409mg 514mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 69IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 3µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 6.7µg 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.047mg Corn chips
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.078mg Corn chips
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.842mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.19mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 6.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 8µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.088g Chinese cuisine
Choline 34.5mg 12.1mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 4.331g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.046mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.246mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.235mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.552mg 0.185mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.137mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.327mg 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.207mg 0.2mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.264g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Corn chips
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.353g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.