Cornstarch vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and chicken:
- Both cornstarch and chicken are high in calories.
- Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Cornstarch has 344.5 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Cornstarch has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cornstarch and chicken are high in calories. Cornstarch has 102% more calories than chicken - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and chicken has less carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cornstarch has more dietary fiber than chicken - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cornstarch has 344.5 times less saturated fat than chicken - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and cornstarch are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cornstarch has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Chicken has more Vitamin E than cornstarch - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cornstarch | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cornstarch and chicken contain similar amounts of calcium - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 98% more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 224 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than cornstarch per 100 grams.
| Cornstarch | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.025 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 1.838 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does cornstarch or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cornstarch and chicken are high in calories. Cornstarch has 100% more calories than chicken - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is cornstarch or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does cornstarch or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and chicken has fewer carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does cornstarch or chicken contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 224 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.