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Corn nuts vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn nuts and Tortilla

  • Corn nuts have more Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Tortilla have more Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tortilla is 26% higher.
  • Tortilla has 9 times less Saturated Fat than Corn nuts. Corn nuts have 2.58g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla has 0.296g.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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.
Corn nuts
Corn nuts
6
:
4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Magnesium +473.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Contains more Zinc +487.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.7%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Corn nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +473.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Contains more Zinc +487.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.7%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Corn nuts
Corn nuts
6
:
5
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37
Corn nuts
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn nuts
Corn nuts
4
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +1405.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Water +2397.5%
Corn nuts
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +1405.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Water +2397.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn nuts
Corn nuts
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3878.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +723.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Corn nuts
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3878.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +723.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 47.54g Corn nuts
Protein 9g 7.28g Corn nuts
Fats 14.3g 0.95g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 49.94g Corn nuts
Calories 436kcal 237kcal Corn nuts
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 2.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 1.7mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 109mg 19mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 283mg 146mg Corn nuts
Potassium 286mg 105mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.88mg 0.32mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.102mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.487mg 0.268mg Corn nuts
Selenium 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.114mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.17mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.06mg Corn nuts
Folate 0µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.58g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 0.185g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 0.391g Corn nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Tortilla
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%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.284g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 ($)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.