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 is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
- Potato chips's 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 contains 8mg.
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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
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:
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% |
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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
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.
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 436kcal | 536kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 7g |
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| Fats | 14.3g | 34.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 31.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.3g | 48.1g |
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| Carbs | 71.7g | 52.9g |
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| Magnesium | 109mg | 67mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 286mg | 1275mg |
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 8.4g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.306mg |
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| Zinc | 1.88mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 283mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 338IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 45µg |
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| Choline | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.58g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.36g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 12.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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.