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Cornmeal vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Potato chips

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 60% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains 5 times more Folate than Potato chips. While Cornmeal contains 209µg of Folate, Potato chips contains only 45µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornmeal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Snacks, potato chips, plain, 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.
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +109.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +797.9%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Copper +302.6%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +109.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +797.9%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Copper +302.6%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Water +488.4%
Contains more Fats +1877.1%
Contains more Other +605.9%
Equal in Protein - 7
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Water +488.4%
Contains more Fats +1877.1%
Contains more Other +605.9%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2423.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1369.8%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2423.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1369.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 48.1g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 7g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 79.45g 52.9g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 3.9g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 3mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 4.36mg 1.63mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 99mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 142mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 7mg 8mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.076mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.174mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 10.5µg 8.1µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.167mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.197mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 3.827mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 209µg 45µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.172mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 1.006mg 0.419mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.162mg 0.11mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.31mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.172mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.22g 10.96g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Potato chips
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
46%
Cornmeal
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.