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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 has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for 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% 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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.2%
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 DV% diff.
Fiber 8.4g 0.7g 31%
Selenium 16.7µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.04mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 6.885g 24%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 23%
Phosphorus 283mg 130mg 22%
Magnesium 109mg 22mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Manganese 0.487mg 0.083mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 3.96mg 15%
Carbs 71.7g 26.88g 15%
Choline 73.3mg 13%
Protein 9g 14.33g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.36g 3.546g 10%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9%
Copper 0.136mg 0.051mg 9%
Zinc 1.88mg 0.91mg 9%
Iron 1.7mg 1.09mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 7%
Calories 436kcal 293kcal 7%
Vitamin A 17µg 83µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.225mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.267mg 6%
Sodium 600mg 482mg 5%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Potassium 286mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.58g 2.41g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Calcium 17mg 12mg 1%
Fats 14.3g 14.25g 0%
Net carbs 63.3g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 15.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

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
17%
Corn nuts
31%
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.