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Corn nuts vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corn nuts and potato chips

  • Corn nuts have more phosphorus, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 42% more.
  • Corn nuts contain 75 times more sodium than potato chips. Corn nuts contain 600mg of sodium, while potato chips contain 8mg.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of corn nuts is 40.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.44mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.402mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.5%
Contains more FatsFats +142%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 12.17g 60%
Saturated fat 2.58g 10.96g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.66mg 36%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 31.1mg 34%
Fats 14.3g 34.6g 31%
Potassium 286mg 1275mg 29%
Sodium 600mg 8mg 26%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Copper 0.136mg 0.306mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Phosphorus 283mg 165mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 3.827mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.167mg 15%
Fiber 8.4g 4.8g 14%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Magnesium 109mg 67mg 10%
Zinc 1.88mg 1.09mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Carbs 71.7g 52.9g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.36g 9.84g 6%
Calories 436kcal 536kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.197mg 4%
Protein 9g 7g 4%
Manganese 0.487mg 0.44mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 17mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.402mg 1%
Iron 1.7mg 1.63mg 1%
Net carbs 63.3g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.