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.
- The glycemic index of corn grain is higher.
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.
| 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% |
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 EVitamin 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 | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
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% |
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Protein
~9g
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Carbs
~71.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
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.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.187mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 35mg | 600mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.136mg | 20% |
| Fats | 4.74g | 14.3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g | 7.36g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 1.507mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.7mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 283mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.667g | 2.58g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 3.22g | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.142mg | 5% |
| Calories | 365kcal | 436kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 127mg | 109mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 8.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.21mg | 1.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 9.42g | 9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.374mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 74.26g | 71.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 66.96g | 63.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 287mg | 286mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.485mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.477mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.287mg | 0% |
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
31%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grain is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.913g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.