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

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The main differences between chinese cuisine and corn nuts

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin B12, vitamin C, and folate; however, corn nuts have more phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, manganese, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for corn nuts is 30% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in sodium.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than corn nuts.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +626.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +231.3%

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.
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% 21% 16% 1.5% 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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +960.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +4826.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +169.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +883.5%
Contains more OtherOther +125.2%

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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +504.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.2%

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 nuts
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 nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Phosphorus 76mg 283mg 30%
Fiber 1.5g 8.4g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.35mg 26%
Magnesium 15mg 109mg 22%
Carbs 7.29g 71.7g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Calories 105kcal 436kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 7.36g 15%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.487mg 15%
Fats 5.3g 14.3g 14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.4mg 12%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Folate 45µg 0µg 11%
Copper 0.049mg 0.136mg 10%
Sodium 409mg 600mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.978g 2.58g 7%
Iron 1.11mg 1.7mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 3.22g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.142mg 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 63µg 17µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Protein 7.08g 9g 4%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.88mg 3%
Potassium 204mg 286mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.187mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.374mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.507mg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Calcium 22mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 63.3g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Corn nuts
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
17%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.602g)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.