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

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What are the main differences between corn chips and chinese cuisine?

  • Corn chips are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and fiber, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 43% higher.
  • Corn chips have 6 times more calcium than chinese cuisine. Corn chips have 138mg of calcium, while chinese cuisine has 22mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
  • Corn chips have a lower glycemic index than chinese cuisine.

We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg

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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +781.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.161mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +2722%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +333.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Corn chips Chinese cuisine
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 Corn chips Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 2.13g 95%
Fats 33.36g 5.3g 43%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.82mg 43%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 51.3µg 38%
Calories 538kcal 105kcal 22%
Starch 51.36g 1.82g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 1.217g 20%
Phosphorus 194mg 76mg 17%
Carbs 56.9g 7.29g 17%
Saturated fat 4.331g 0.978g 15%
Magnesium 72mg 15mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Calcium 138mg 22mg 12%
Fiber 4g 1.5g 10%
Folate 8µg 45µg 9%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.147mg 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 63µg 7%
Copper 0.101mg 0.049mg 6%
Sodium 514mg 409mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.443mg 5%
Choline 12.1mg 34.5mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.32mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.055mg 2%
Selenium 7.6µg 6.7µg 2%
Protein 6.17g 7.08g 2%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.5mg 2%
Potassium 144mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 1.11mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.27g 2.41g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.161mg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Chinese cuisine
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
21%
Corn chips
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
28%
Chinese cuisine

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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