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Potato chips vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Tortilla

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin K, however, Tortilla has more Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 59% higher.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +252.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +1114.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +64.2%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +133.7%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +252.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +1114.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +64.2%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +133.7%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Folate +117.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.125
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Folate +117.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.125

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3542.1%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Contains more Water +2003.2%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
Equal in Carbs - 49.94
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +3542.1%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Contains more Water +2003.2%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
Equal in Carbs - 49.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5218.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3012.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5218.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3012.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 47.54g Potato chips
Protein 7g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 34.6g 0.95g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 49.94g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 237kcal Potato chips
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 0.22g 2.75g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.4g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 1.63mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 67mg 19mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 146mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 105mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 482mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.32mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.102mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.268mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.19mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.114mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.17mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.06mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.4µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.06mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.182mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.419mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.424mg 0.157mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.392mg 0.326mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.165mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.185g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.391g Potato chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Tortilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.