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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 has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Corn nuts is 30% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Sodium.

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.
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +626.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.4%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Copper +177.6%
Contains more Manganese +231.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +626.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.4%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Copper +177.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4826.3%
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Fats +169.8%
Contains more Carbs +883.5%
Contains more Other +125.2%
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 Water +4826.3%
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Fats +169.8%
Contains more Carbs +883.5%
Contains more Other +125.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +504.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.2%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +504.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 7.08g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 5.3g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 7.29g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 105kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Corn nuts
Fiber 1.5g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 22mg 17mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 15mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 76mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 204mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 409mg 600mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.049mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.147mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 338IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 17µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.4mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.507mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.374mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 45µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Corn nuts
Trans Fat 0.058g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.58g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 3.22g Corn nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Corn nuts
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.