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Potato sticks vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato sticks and Tortilla different?

  • Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, while Tortilla is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Potato sticks covers your daily need of Vitamin E 59% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato sticks and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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 +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +1078.1%
Contains more Zinc +209.4%
Contains more Copper +208.8%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +1078.1%
Contains more Zinc +209.4%
Contains more Copper +208.8%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
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 B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.4%
Contains more Folate +145%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.114
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% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 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 B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.4%
Contains more Folate +145%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.114

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3521.1%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Water +1716.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
Equal in Carbs - 49.94
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +3521.1%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Water +1716.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
Equal in Carbs - 49.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3229.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4478%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3229.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4478%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 47.54g Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 34.4g 0.95g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 49.94g Potato sticks
Calories 522kcal 237kcal Potato sticks
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 0.22g 2.75g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 2.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 2.27mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 64mg 19mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 172mg 146mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 105mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.99mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.102mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.268mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.19mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.114mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 4.125mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.17mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.06mg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.4µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 8.88g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 0.185g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.391g Potato sticks
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 sticks 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
55%
Potato sticks
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
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 - 8.584g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.