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Corn nuts vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn nuts and Sweet potato chips

  • Corn nuts have more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin A 130% more than Corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts contain 17 times more Sodium than Sweet potato chips. While Corn nuts contain 600mg of Sodium, Sweet potato chips contain only 35mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Snacks, sweet potato chips, 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.
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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +67.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.4%
Contains more IronIron +24.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177%

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 0% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +206.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +126.2%
Contains more WaterWater +181.9%
~equal in Other ~3.38g

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.6%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 436kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 9g 2.94g Corn nuts
Fats 14.3g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 63.3g 48.02g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 56.82g Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 65mg Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 286mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.7mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.136mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 1.88mg 0.53mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 283mg 145mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 338IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 17µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.487mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.088mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 0µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Choline 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.58g 2.941g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 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.

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.