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Tortilla vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Sweet potato chips

  • Tortilla has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Sweet potato chips are higher in Vitamin E , Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 64% more than Tortilla.
  • Sweet potato chips contain 8 times less Selenium than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 16.6µg of Selenium, while Sweet potato chips contain 2.1µg.

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

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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 +18.6%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Selenium +690.5%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +781%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +65.6%
Contains more Copper +303.9%
Contains more Manganese +403.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 145
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 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Selenium +690.5%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +781%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +65.6%
Contains more Copper +303.9%
Contains more Manganese +403.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 145

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 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Folate +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +5068.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +812.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6025%
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 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Folate +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +5068.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +812.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6025%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.6%
Contains more Water +786%
Contains more Fats +3305.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Other +80.7%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Protein +147.6%
Contains more Water +786%
Contains more Fats +3305.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Other +80.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4848.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3026.3%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4848.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3026.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Protein 7.28g 2.94g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 49.94g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 237kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 8.82g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 70mg 59mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 2.12mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 146mg 145mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 482mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.32mg 0.53mg Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.102mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.268mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 16.6µg 2.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.088mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.088mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 98µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.182mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.287mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.122mg 0.09mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.278mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.267mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.096mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.941g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 12.224g Sweet 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
Tortilla Sweet potato 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
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.07g)
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 - 2.645g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato 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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.