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 have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin K.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than cornmeal.
- Cornmeal contains 5 times more folate than potato chips. While cornmeal contains 209µg of folate, potato chips contain only 45µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
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 IronIron | +167.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +797.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +302.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +229.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +364.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7491.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +336% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +488.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1877.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +605.9% |
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Protein
~7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2423.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 12.17g | 76% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 9.11mg | 60% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 34.6g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 10.96g | 49% |
| Folate | 209µg | 45µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.66mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.63mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 1275mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.167mg | 32% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.306mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 9.84g | 24% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.197mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.44mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 52.9g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 165mg | 9% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 536kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 67mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 3.827mg | 7% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 37.5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 4.8g | 4% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 8.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.402mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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
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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.