Rice cakes vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rice cakes and corn chips
- Rice cakes have more manganese, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, magnesium, and selenium; however, corn chips are higher in calcium.
- Rice cakes cover your daily manganese needs 254% more than corn chips.
- Corn chips contain 10 times less vitamin B3 than rice cakes. Rice cakes contain 8.096mg of vitamin B3, while corn chips contain 0.842mg.
- Rice cakes have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of rice cakes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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 | +109.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1755.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1154.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +861.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +510.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +451.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +853.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +722.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1380.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.333mg | 254% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 16.438g | 102% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 48% | |
| Fats | 3.5g | 33.36g | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 0.842mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.101mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 380mg | 194mg | 27% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 9.134g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.19mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 151mg | 72mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64g | 4.331g | 17% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 514mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 7.6µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.29mg | 11% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 538kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 80.1g | 56.9g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 6.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 299mg | 144mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.167mg | 3% |
| Folate | 21µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.3g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | 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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.691g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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.