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Corn grain vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn grain and Corn nuts

  • Corn grain has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Corn nuts are higher in Phosphorus.
  • Corn grain covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 33% more than Corn nuts.
  • Corn grain has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Corn grain, yellow and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.5%
Contains more IronIron +59.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
~equal in Potassium ~286mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.487mg

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% 13% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.35mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +548.1%
Contains more FatsFats +201.7%
Contains more OtherOther +181%
~equal in Protein ~9g
~equal in Carbs ~71.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +488.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn grain Corn nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Corn nuts Opinion
Calories 365kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 9.42g 9g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 66.96g 63.3g Corn grain
Carbs 74.26g 71.7g Corn grain
Magnesium 127mg 109mg Corn grain
Calcium 7mg 17mg Corn nuts
Potassium 287mg 286mg Corn grain
Iron 2.71mg 1.7mg Corn grain
Sugar 0.64g Corn nuts
Fiber 7.3g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.314mg 0.136mg Corn grain
Zinc 2.21mg 1.88mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 210mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 35mg 600mg Corn grain
Vitamin A 214IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.49mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.485mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 15.5µg Corn grain
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.35mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.142mg Corn grain
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 1.507mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.374mg Corn grain
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.187mg Corn grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn grain
Folate 19µg 0µg Corn grain
Saturated Fat 0.667g 2.58g Corn grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 3.22g Corn nuts
Tryptophan 0.067mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grain Corn nuts
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
32%
Corn grain
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.913g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/nutrients
  2. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.