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Tortilla vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Plantain chips

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 40% more than Tortilla.
  • Plantain chips have 42 times less Selenium than Tortilla. Tortilla has 16.6µg of Selenium, while Plantain chips have 0.4µg.
  • Tortilla contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +292.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +4050%
Contains more Magnesium +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +648.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Copper +94.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.276
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +292.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +4050%
Contains more Magnesium +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +648.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Copper +94.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.276

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 B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin E +2552.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7050%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin E +2552.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +219.3%
Contains more Water +1812%
Contains more Fats +3014.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +17.6%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +219.3%
Contains more Water +1812%
Contains more Fats +3014.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +17.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2944.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2902.3%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2944.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2902.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +18.1%
Contains more Sucrose +318.2%
94% 5%
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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +18.1%
Contains more Sucrose +318.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 7.28g 2.28g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 49.94g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 237kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 43.02g 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 2.75g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 2.4g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 70mg 9mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.97mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 146mg 78mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 482mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.32mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Copper 0.102mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.268mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 16.6µg 0.4µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.19mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.065mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.04mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.802mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 98µg 35µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
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
Trans Fat 0.185g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 8.337g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Plantain chips
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
25%
Tortilla
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
33%
Plantain chips

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 - 8.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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