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Corn chips vs. Kellogg's Froot Loops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corn chips and kellogg's Froot Loops

  • Corn chips have more vitamin E, while kellogg's Froot Loops have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Kellogg's Froot Loops cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 217% more than corn chips.
  • Corn chips contain 48 times more vitamin E than kellogg's Froot Loops. While corn chips contain 7.23mg of vitamin E, kellogg's Froot Loops contain only 0.15mg.
  • Corn chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn chips is 42, while the glycemic index of kellogg's Froot Loops is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS.

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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 22% 3% 10% 581% 30% 142% 32% 61% 73% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +132.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +1191.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.2%
~equal in Sodium ~469mg

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 173% 167% 3% 53% 323% 339% 323% 21% 397% 650% 0.75% 259% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4720%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1942.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +929.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4212.5%

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
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +881.2%
Contains more OtherOther +212.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.7%
Contains more WaterWater +133.6%

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
55% 18% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1422.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1726.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.4%

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 Kellogg's Froot Loops
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Kellogg's Froot Loops DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.2µg 217%
Iron 1.2mg 15.5mg 179%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 1.72mg 119%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 1.47mg 107%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.29mg 104%
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.9g 104%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 17.2mg 102%
Folate 8µg 345µg 84%
Vitamin C 0mg 52mg 58%
Vitamin A 3µg 501µg 55%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.15mg 47%
Fats 33.36g 3.4g 46%
Zinc 1.29mg 5.2mg 36%
Fiber 4g 9.3g 21%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 0.6g 21%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.5µg 18%
Phosphorus 194mg 74mg 17%
Vitamin D 0IU 138IU 17%
Calcium 138mg 10mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.331g 1.8g 12%
Carbs 56.9g 88g 10%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.56mg 10%
Magnesium 72mg 31mg 10%
Calories 538kcal 375kcal 8%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.347mg 3%
Selenium 7.6µg 5.9µg 3%
Protein 6.17g 5.3g 2%
Sodium 514mg 469mg 2%
Copper 0.101mg 0.089mg 1%
Potassium 144mg 117mg 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 78.7g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 41.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g 0g N/A
Choline 12.1mg 10.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.156mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.435mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.1mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.245mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Kellogg's Froot Loops
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
209%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
99%
Kellogg's Froot Loops

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.531g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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 ($)

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

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

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