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Corn chips vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn chips and Poi

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Fiber, Selenium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Poi have more Vitamin B6.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 33% more.
  • Corn chips have 149 times more Saturated Fat than Poi. Corn chips have 4.331g of Saturated Fat, while Poi has 0.029g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Poi.

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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%
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +762.5%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +486.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +397.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +985.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.1%

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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +530%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +38%
~equal in Vitamin A ~66IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1523.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23728.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109%
Contains more OtherOther +309.8%
Contains more WaterWater +6595.3%

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
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82936.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28241.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%

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 Poi
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Poi Opinion
Calories 538kcal 112kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 0.38g Corn chips
Fats 33.36g 0.14g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Poi
Net carbs 52.9g 26.83g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 27.23g Corn chips
Magnesium 72mg 24mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 16mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 183mg Poi
Iron 1.2mg 0.88mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 0.39g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 0.4g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.166mg Poi
Zinc 1.29mg 0.22mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 39mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 12mg Poi
Vitamin A 69IU 66IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 7.23mg 2.3mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 7.6µg 0.7µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.04mg Corn chips
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.1mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.293mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.273mg Poi
Vitamin K 6.3µg 1µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 21µg Poi
Trans Fat 0.088g 0g Poi
Choline 12.1mg 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 0.011g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.058g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Poi
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
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
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 ($)
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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients
  2. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.