Corn chips vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn chips and rice different?
- Corn chips are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and zinc, while rice is higher in folate and vitamin B1.
- Corn chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 48% more than rice.
- Corn chips contain 514 times more sodium than rice. Corn chips contain 514mg of sodium, while rice contains 1mg.
- Rice has a higher glycemic index (60) than corn chips (42).
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +351.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +476.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +625% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11814.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +495.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6296.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10279.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21528.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 0.076g | 109% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 0.28g | 51% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.04mg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 0.088g | 23% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 1mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 43mg | 22% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Calories | 538kcal | 130kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 0.077g | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 0.4g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 12mg | 14% |
| Folate | 8µg | 58µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 10mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 28.17g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.49mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 2.69g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.472mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 1.476mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 7.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.063mg | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.