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Corn nuts vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn nuts and Rice cakes

  • Corn nuts have more Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 248% more than Corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts contain 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Rice cakes. While Corn nuts contain 0.35mg of Vitamin B1, Rice cakes contain only 0.056mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice cakes are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Copper +179.4%
Contains more Manganese +1169%
Equal in Potassium - 299
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Copper +179.4%
Contains more Manganese +1169%
Equal in Potassium - 299

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +308.6%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Water +268.8%
Equal in Protein - 9
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +308.6%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Water +268.8%
Equal in Protein - 9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +563.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +563.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 9g
Fats 14.3g 3.5g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 436kcal 380kcal Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 3.8g Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 11mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.7mg 1.14mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 283mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 286mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 600mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.88mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.136mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.487mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 338IU 0IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.056mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.103mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.13mg Corn nuts
Folate 0µg 21µg Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 2.58g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 1.11g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 1.11g Corn nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Rice cakes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Corn nuts
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.