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Corn nuts vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn nuts and Sesame chicken

  • Corn nuts have more Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Zinc, however, Sesame chicken have more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Corn nuts is 31% higher.
  • Sesame chicken has 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn nuts. Corn nuts have 0.35mg of Vitamin B1, while Sesame chicken has 0.04mg.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +395.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +56%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +486.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%

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.
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% 20% 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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.8%
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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.7%
Contains more OtherOther +95.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2575%
~equal in Fats ~14.25g

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.41g

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 Sesame chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 436kcal 293kcal Corn nuts
Protein 9g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.3g 14.25g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 63.3g 26.18g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 26.88g Corn nuts
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Corn nuts
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 109mg 22mg Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 12mg Corn nuts
Potassium 286mg 204mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.7mg 1.09mg Corn nuts
Sugar 15.98g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 0.7g Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.051mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.88mg 0.91mg Corn nuts
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 283mg 130mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 482mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 338IU 293IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.487mg 0.083mg Corn nuts
Selenium 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.04mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 0µg 8µg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g Corn nuts
Choline 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.58g 2.41g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 3.546g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Sesame chicken
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
18%
Corn nuts
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.