Potato chips vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and corn nuts
- Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B3; however, corn nuts are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 42% more.
- Potato chips contain 78 times more vitamin C than corn nuts. Potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, while corn nuts contain 0.4mg.
- Corn nuts contain less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of corn nuts is 40.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.7% |
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 | +7675% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +142% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.22 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +278% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 3.22g | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 2.58g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.187mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.4mg | 34% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 14.3g | 31% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 286mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 600mg | 26% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.136mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 283mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.507mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.35mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 8.4g | 14% |
| Folate | 45µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 109mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.88mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 71.7g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 7.36g | 6% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 436kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.142mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 9g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.487mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.374mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 63.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% |
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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
56%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn nuts is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.