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Corn nuts vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn nuts and eggs

  • Corn nuts have more fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, and manganese; however, eggs are richer in copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 207% more than corn nuts.
  • Eggs contain less sodium.
  • Corn nuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn nuts is 40, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +990%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +79%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1773.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1370.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%

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.
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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2254.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +776.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.8%
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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6301.8%
Contains more OtherOther +217.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +4563.8%

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
Egg
Egg
0
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.7%

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 Egg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.136mg 2mg 207%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 30.8µg 56%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Fiber 8.4g 0g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.513mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.066mg 24%
Carbs 71.7g 1.12g 24%
Magnesium 109mg 10mg 24%
Sodium 600mg 124mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 1.398mg 20%
Manganese 0.487mg 0.026mg 20%
Phosphorus 283mg 172mg 16%
Vitamin A 17µg 149µg 15%
Calories 436kcal 155kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 1.414g 12%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 0.064mg 9%
Zinc 1.88mg 1.05mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.36g 4.077g 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Protein 9g 12.58g 7%
Fats 14.3g 10.61g 6%
Iron 1.7mg 1.19mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.121mg 5%
Potassium 286mg 126mg 5%
Calcium 17mg 50mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.58g 3.267g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 63.3g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.687g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.