Corn chips vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Corn chips and Tortilla?
- Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E , Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
- Corn chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 47% higher.
- Corn chips have 15 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. Corn chips have 4.331g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla has 0.296g.
We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+97.1%
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Magnesium
+278.9%
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Phosphorus
+32.9%
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Potassium
+37.1%
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Zinc
+303.1%
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Manganese
+24.3%
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Iron
+217.5%
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Selenium
+118.4%
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Copper - 0.102
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Calcium
+97.1%
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Magnesium
+278.9%
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Phosphorus
+32.9%
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Potassium
+37.1%
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Zinc
+303.1%
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Manganese
+24.3%
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Iron
+217.5%
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Selenium
+118.4%
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Copper - 0.102
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.
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Vitamin E
+3705.3%
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Vitamin B5
+11.8%
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Vitamin B6
+178.3%
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Vitamin K
+1475%
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Vitamin B1
+687.2%
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Vitamin B2
+46.2%
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Vitamin B3
+389.9%
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Folate
+1125%
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Vitamin E
+3705.3%
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Vitamin B5
+11.8%
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Vitamin B6
+178.3%
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Vitamin K
+1475%
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Vitamin B1
+687.2%
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Vitamin B2
+46.2%
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Vitamin B3
+389.9%
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Folate
+1125%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+3411.6%
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Carbs
+13.9%
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Other
+33.7%
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Protein
+18%
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Water
+3634.6%
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
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Fats
+3411.6%
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Carbs
+13.9%
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Other
+33.7%
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Protein
+18%
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Water
+3634.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4837.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4104.1%
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Saturated Fat
-93.2%
Saturated Fat:
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
16.438 g
Saturated Fat:
0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.391 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4837.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4104.1%
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Saturated Fat
-93.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+19.4%
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Sucrose
+22.7%
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Glucose
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Maltose
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Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+19.4%
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Sucrose
+22.7%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 52.9g | 47.54g |
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| Protein | 6.17g | 7.28g |
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| Fats | 33.36g | 0.95g |
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| Carbs | 56.9g | 49.94g |
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| Calories | 538kcal | 237kcal |
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| Starch | 51.36g | 43.02g |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 2.75g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 3.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 72mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 146mg |
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| Potassium | 144mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 514mg | 482mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.102mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.268mg |
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| Selenium | 7.6µg | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 69IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 4.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 98µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.182mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.286mg |
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| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.53mg |
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| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.122mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.375mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.326mg |
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| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.165mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.088g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.331g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.134g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 0.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.019g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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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
22%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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.