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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.
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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
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.
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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8350%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
15% 29% 56%
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.
Corn nuts Tortilla chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 436kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 9g 7.1g Corn nuts
Fats 14.3g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 63.3g 62.38g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 67.78g Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 84mg Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 286mg 182mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.7mg 1.52mg Corn nuts
Sugar 0.78g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 5.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.097mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.88mg 1.38mg Corn nuts
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 283mg 225mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 338IU 4IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.487mg 0.388mg Corn nuts
Selenium 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.14mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.07mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 0.838mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.297mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.179mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 0µg 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Corn nuts
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.58g 2.811g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 5.664g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
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.

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.