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Corn chips vs. Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corn chips and snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium

  • Corn chips have more calcium, while snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium has more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium covers your daily need for manganese, 64% more than corn chips.
  • Corn chips contain 18 times more sodium than snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium. While corn chips contain 514mg of sodium, snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium contains only 28mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium.

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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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 3.7% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +626.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +315.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.3%
~equal in Potassium ~157mg

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 0% 4% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +511.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +1290%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.6%
Contains more WaterWater +329.9%

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1101.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1667.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%

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 Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.93g 103%
Manganese 0.333mg 1.815mg 64%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 48%
Fats 33.36g 2.4g 48%
Copper 0.101mg 0.42mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 5.15mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 0.76g 21%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Sodium 514mg 28mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.331g 0.42g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.25mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.83mg 13%
Calcium 138mg 19mg 12%
Magnesium 72mg 114mg 10%
Carbs 56.9g 83.4g 9%
Calories 538kcal 387kcal 8%
Zinc 1.29mg 2mg 6%
Phosphorus 194mg 157mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 5%
Selenium 7.6µg 9.9µg 4%
Protein 6.17g 8.1g 4%
Folate 8µg 19µg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 1.4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.14mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 83.4g N/A
Potassium 144mg 157mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.408mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.227mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 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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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
21%
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
71%
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium 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. Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170647/nutrients

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

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