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Corn nuts vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corn nuts and chinese cuisine

  • Corn nuts have more phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, manganese, and copper; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin B12, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for corn nuts is 30% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 11 times less vitamin B1 than corn nuts. Corn nuts have 0.35mg of vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in sodium.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than corn nuts.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +626.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +231.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.8%

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.
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% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +960.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +169.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +883.5%
Contains more OtherOther +125.2%
Contains more WaterWater +4826.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +504.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Phosphorus 283mg 76mg 30%
Fiber 8.4g 1.5g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.033mg 26%
Magnesium 109mg 15mg 22%
Carbs 71.7g 7.29g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Calories 436kcal 105kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.36g 1.217g 15%
Manganese 0.487mg 0.147mg 15%
Fats 14.3g 5.3g 14%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.6mg 12%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Copper 0.136mg 0.049mg 10%
Sodium 600mg 409mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.58g 0.978g 7%
Iron 1.7mg 1.11mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 2.13g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.055mg 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 17µg 63µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Protein 9g 7.08g 4%
Zinc 1.88mg 1.5mg 3%
Potassium 286mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.161mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.443mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 1.32mg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Calcium 17mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 63.3g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Chinese cuisine
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
17%
Corn nuts
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.602g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.