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Corn chips vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn chips and sesame chicken?

  • Corn chips are richer in vitamin E, fiber, calcium, and magnesium, yet sesame chicken is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, and choline.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 39% higher.
  • Corn chips have 12 times more calcium than sesame chicken. Corn chips have 138mg of calcium, while sesame chicken has 12mg.

We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken 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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +301.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg
~equal in Sodium ~482mg

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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +330.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +505.8%
~equal in Folate ~8µg

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +134.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.7%
Contains more OtherOther +43.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3900%

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.4%

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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +380%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4266.7%
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 Sesame chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Sesame chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 6.885g 64%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 1.31mg 39%
Fats 33.36g 14.25g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 3.96mg 19%
Selenium 7.6µg 16.7µg 17%
Starch 51.36g 10.7g 17%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 27.1µg 17%
Protein 6.17g 14.33g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 3.546g 14%
Calcium 138mg 12mg 13%
Fiber 4g 0.7g 13%
Magnesium 72mg 22mg 12%
Calories 538kcal 293kcal 12%
Choline 12.1mg 73.3mg 11%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.083mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.225mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Carbs 56.9g 26.88g 10%
Saturated fat 4.331g 2.41g 9%
Phosphorus 194mg 130mg 9%
Vitamin A 3µg 83µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.267mg 8%
Copper 0.101mg 0.051mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Fructose 0g 2.01g 3%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.91mg 3%
Potassium 144mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.04mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 1.09mg 1%
Sodium 514mg 482mg 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 15.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g 0.045g N/A
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Sesame chicken
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
31%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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