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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 covers 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
14% 31% 55%
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.
Rice cakes Corn chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Corn chips Opinion
Calories 380kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 9g 6.17g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 33.36g Corn chips
Net carbs 76.3g 52.9g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 56.9g Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 72mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 299mg 144mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.38mg 0.101mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.29mg Rice cakes
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 380mg 194mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 514mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 6.18mg 0.333mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 7.6µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.047mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.078mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 0.842mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.19mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin K 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 21µg 8µg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.088g Rice cakes
Choline 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 0.64g 4.331g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.046mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.246mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.235mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.414mg 0.185mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg 0.137mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.322mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.331mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.2mg Rice cakes
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Corn 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
23%
Rice cakes
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.691g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
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.

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.