Almond vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Almond and Tortilla chips?
- Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin K.
- Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 147% more.
- Almond has 16 times more Vitamin B2 than Tortilla chips. While Almond has 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Tortilla chips have only 0.07mg.
We used Nuts, almonds and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +221.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +302.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +962.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +461.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +626.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1525.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +331.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +141.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +457% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +406.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +8584.7% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 579kcal | 472kcal |
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| Protein | 21.15g | 7.1g |
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| Fats | 49.93g | 20.68g |
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| Net carbs | 9.05g | 62.38g |
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| Carbs | 21.55g | 67.78g |
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| Magnesium | 270mg | 84mg |
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| Calcium | 269mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 733mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 3.71mg | 1.52mg |
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| Sugar | 4.35g | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 12.5g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 3.12mg | 1.38mg |
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| Starch | 0.72g | 62.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 481mg | 225mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 3.53mg |
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| Manganese | 2.179mg | 0.388mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 0.838mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 20.9µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.015g | 0.812g |
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| Choline | 52.1mg | 19.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.802g | 2.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 31.551g | 5.664g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 10.769g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.211mg |
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| Threonine | 0.601mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.751mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.568mg |
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| Methionine | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg |
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| Valine | 0.855mg |
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| Histidine | 0.539mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.23g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | 9.695g |
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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
78%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.