Corn cake vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between corn cake and corn chips
- Corn cake has more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin A; however, corn chips have more calcium and fiber.
- Corn cake's daily need coverage for manganese is 64% more.
- Corn cake has 23 times more vitamin A than corn chips. Corn cake has 70µg of vitamin A, while corn chips have 3µg.
- Corn cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Corn cake has a higher glycemic index than corn chips.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, corn cakes and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +315.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +445% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +626.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +431.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +511.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +336.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
2.4 g
Carbs:
83.4 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +329.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1290% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.93 g
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 | -90.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1101.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1667.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 16.438g | 103% |
| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0.333mg | 64% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 48% | |
| Fats | 2.4g | 33.36g | 48% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.101mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 0.842mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.76g | 9.134g | 21% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 4.331g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.047mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 72mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 83.4g | 56.9g | 9% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 538kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 1.29mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 157mg | 194mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.3µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 7.6µg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.1g | 6.17g | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 514mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.5g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 157mg | 144mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 23.47g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.442mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.911g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.