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Corn chips vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn chips and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp different?

  • Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E , while Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 208% more than Corn chips.
  • Corn chips contain 18 times more Vitamin E than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp. Corn chips contain 7.23mg of Vitamin E , while Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 0.4mg.

Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp types were used in this article.

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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 +475%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +481.4%
Contains more Copper +98%
Contains more Selenium +161.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 338% 52% 102% 19% 78% 205% 67% 0% 109%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +481.4%
Contains more Copper +98%
Contains more Selenium +161.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 72

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 E +1707.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin A +3523.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1694.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1883.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +918%
Contains more Folate +4062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 8% 99% 0% 313% 324% 314% 0% 393% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1707.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin A +3523.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1694.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1883.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +918%
Contains more Folate +4062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +567.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Water +133.6%
Contains more Other +16%
Equal in Protein - 6.6
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% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more Fats +567.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Water +133.6%
Contains more Other +16%
Equal in Protein - 6.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +866.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +866.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn chips Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Opinion
Net carbs 52.9g 78.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 6.17g 6.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 33.36g 5g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 83g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calories 538kcal 390kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 34.7g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 4.4g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 138mg 24mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 9mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 72mg
Phosphorus 194mg 237mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 144mg 212mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 514mg 596mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 7.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.101mg 0.2mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 19.9µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 69IU 2500IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 740µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.4mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.25mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 1.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 16.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 1.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 8µg 333µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 6.3µg 1.2µg 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
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.5g Corn chips
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 1.7g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 1.7g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Low Fats diet ok
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
22%
Corn chips
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.