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Corn cake vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn cake and Corn nuts

  • Corn cake has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Corn nuts are richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Manganese needs 58% more than Corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts have 4 times less Vitamin A RAE than Corn cake. Corn cake has 70µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Corn nuts have 17µg.
  • Corn cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn cakes 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 +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Copper +208.8%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.3%
Contains more Potassium +82.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 109
Equal in Zinc - 1.88
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Copper +208.8%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.3%
Contains more Potassium +82.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 109
Equal in Zinc - 1.88

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 B3 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
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 B3 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Water +187.5%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +495.8%
Contains more Other +126.7%
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Water +187.5%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +495.8%
Contains more Other +126.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +868.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.2%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +868.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 63.3g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 2.4g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 83.4g 71.7g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Sugar 23.47g Corn nuts
Fiber 1.9g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 19mg 17mg Corn cake
Iron 1.4mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 114mg 109mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 157mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 157mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 488mg 600mg Corn cake
Zinc 2mg 1.88mg Corn cake
Copper 0.42mg 0.136mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 0.487mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin A 242IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 17µg Corn cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 1.507mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.374mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 19µg 0µg Corn cake
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.58g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 3.22g Corn nuts

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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
23%
Corn cake
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.16g)
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 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.
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.

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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.