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Scrambled egg vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between scrambled egg and corn chips

  • Scrambled egg has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, selenium, iron, and vitamin B5, while corn chips have more vitamin E and fiber.
  • Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 142% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in corn chips is lower.
  • Scrambled egg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of scrambled egg is 0, while the glycemic index of corn chips is 42.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
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 IronIron +115.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +414.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +674.4%
~equal in Potassium ~144mg

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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5766.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1392.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 +124.3%
Contains more WaterWater +6133.6%
Contains more FatsFats +106.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2635.6%
Contains more OtherOther +108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 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 -29.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +734.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Corn chips DV% diff.
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg 142%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 16.438g 96%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 7.23mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.078mg 34%
Choline 180.6mg 12.1mg 31%
Selenium 22.5µg 7.6µg 27%
Fats 16.18g 33.36g 26%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Vitamin A 176µg 3µg 19%
Carbs 2.08g 56.9g 18%
Iron 2.59mg 1.2mg 17%
Calories 212kcal 538kcal 16%
Fiber 0g 4g 16%
Protein 13.84g 6.17g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.19mg 15%
Sodium 187mg 514mg 14%
Magnesium 14mg 72mg 14%
Manganese 0.043mg 0.333mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.153g 4.331g 8%
Calcium 57mg 138mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.889g 9.134g 8%
Phosphorus 242mg 194mg 7%
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Folate 29µg 8µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.842mg 4%
Copper 0.067mg 0.101mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.047mg 3%
Zinc 1.66mg 1.29mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.167mg 2%
Vitamin K 9µg 6.3µg 2%
Net carbs 2.08g 52.9g N/A
Potassium 147mg 144mg 0%
Sugar 1.64g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 1.185mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.913mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.427mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.96mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.325mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg 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
48%
Scrambled egg
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.

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