Corn nuts vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Corn nuts and Corn chips
- Corn nuts have more Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, and Zinc, however, Corn chips have more Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Corn nuts is 25% higher.
- Corn chips have 2 times less Fiber than Corn nuts. Corn nuts have 8.4g of Fiber, while Corn chips have 4g.
- Corn nuts are lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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 | +51.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +711.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +389.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +644.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.22 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +24.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +410.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 436kcal | 538kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 6.17g |
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| Fats | 14.3g | 33.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.3g | 52.9g |
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| Carbs | 71.7g | 56.9g |
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| Magnesium | 109mg | 72mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 138mg |
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| Potassium | 286mg | 144mg |
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 8.4g | 4g |
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| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 1.88mg | 1.29mg |
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| Starch | 51.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 283mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 514mg |
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| Vitamin A | 338IU | 69IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.23mg |
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| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 7.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 0.842mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.3µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.088g |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.58g | 4.331g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.36g | 9.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 16.438g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.246mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.235mg |
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| Leucine | 0.803mg |
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| Lysine | 0.185mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg |
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| Histidine | 0.2mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g |
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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
18%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
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.