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, vitamin A, 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 85 times more vitamin A than tortilla chips. While corn nuts have 338IU of vitamin A, tortilla chips have only 4IU.
- The amount of sodium in tortilla chips is lower.
- The glycemic index of corn nuts is 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +523.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65% |
~equal in
Carbs
~67.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.22 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.811g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 10.769g | 50% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.14mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 328mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8.4g | 5.4g | 12% |
| Fats | 14.3g | 20.68g | 10% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 225mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 109mg | 84mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.88mg | 1.38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 0.838mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.36g | 5.664g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 7.1g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.388mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 182mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Calories | 436kcal | 472kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 71.7g | 67.78g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.58g | 2.811g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.3g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
45%
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.