Corn nuts vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corn nuts and potato salad
- Corn nuts have more phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2; however, potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- Corn nuts cover your daily phosphorus needs 33% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad contains 7 times less magnesium than corn nuts. Corn nuts contain 109mg of magnesium, while potato salad contains 15mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +626.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +506.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +444.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +382.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.8% |
| 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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +235.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +541.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4650% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +196.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 283mg | 52mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 8.4g | 1.3g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.077mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 109mg | 15mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 71.7g | 11.17g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.101mg | 17% |
| Calories | 436kcal | 143kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.88mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 2.68g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.65mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.36g | 2.48g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Fats | 14.3g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.58g | 1.429g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 529mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 3.737g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.534mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 254mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.3g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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
17%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.151g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.