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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cornstarch and chicken is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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.

Cornstarch Chicken
Protein ~ 49%
Carbohydrates 99% ~
Fat ~ 51%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cornstarch or Chicken .

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.