Corn nuts vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Corn nuts and Tortilla chips?
- Corn nuts are higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
- Corn nuts' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 18% more.
- Corn nuts have 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Tortilla chips. While Corn nuts have 0.142mg of Vitamin B2, Tortilla chips have only 0.07mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Tortilla chips are lower.
We used Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+11.8%
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Magnesium
+29.8%
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Phosphorus
+25.8%
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Potassium
+57.1%
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Zinc
+36.2%
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Copper
+40.2%
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Manganese
+25.5%
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Calcium
+523.5%
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Sodium
-45.3%
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Iron
+11.8%
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Magnesium
+29.8%
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Phosphorus
+25.8%
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Potassium
+57.1%
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Zinc
+36.2%
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Copper
+40.2%
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Manganese
+25.5%
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Calcium
+523.5%
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Sodium
-45.3%
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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Vitamin A
+8350%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+150%
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Vitamin B2
+102.9%
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Vitamin B3
+79.8%
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Vitamin B5
+25.9%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
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Vitamin A
+8350%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+150%
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Vitamin B2
+102.9%
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Vitamin B3
+79.8%
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Vitamin B5
+25.9%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+26.8%
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+88.9%
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Fats
+44.6%
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Water
+65%
Equal in Carbs - 67.78
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
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3.4 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
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1.8 g
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Protein
+26.8%
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+88.9%
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Fats
+44.6%
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+65%
Equal in Carbs - 67.78
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+29.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+234.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.811
Saturated Fat:
2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.22 g
Saturated Fat:
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.769 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+29.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+234.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.811
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 63.3g | 62.38g |
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| Protein | 9g | 7.1g |
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| Fats | 14.3g | 20.68g |
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| Carbs | 71.7g | 67.78g |
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| Calories | 436kcal | 472kcal |
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| Starch | 62.53g |
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| Sugar | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 8.4g | 5.4g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 109mg | 84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 283mg | 225mg |
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| Potassium | 286mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 328mg |
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| Zinc | 1.88mg | 1.38mg |
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| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.388mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 338IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 0.838mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.179mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.58g | 2.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.36g | 5.664g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 10.769g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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.