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Banana chips vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Banana chips and Tortilla chips?

  • Banana chips are richer in Manganese, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber, yet Tortilla chips are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Banana chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 131% higher.
  • Banana chips have 4 times more Manganese than Tortilla chips. Banana chips have 1.56mg of Manganese, while Tortilla chips have 0.388mg.
  • Tortilla chips contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, banana chips and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types in this comparison.

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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.
Banana chips
Banana chips
4
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6
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Potassium +194.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +111.3%
Contains more Manganese +302.1%
Contains more Calcium +488.9%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +301.8%
Contains more Zinc +84%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%
Banana chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Tortilla chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Potassium +194.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +111.3%
Contains more Manganese +302.1%
Contains more Calcium +488.9%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +301.8%
Contains more Zinc +84%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%

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.
Banana chips
Banana chips
5
:
6
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Vitamin A +1975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1507.7%
Banana chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
Tortilla chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +1975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1507.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana chips
Banana chips
2
:
3
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Contains more Water +62.9%
Contains more Protein +208.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Banana chips
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Tortilla chips
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Contains more Water +62.9%
Contains more Protein +208.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +28.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana chips
Banana chips
0
:
3
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1609.4%
Banana chips
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
Tortilla chips
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1609.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana chips Tortilla chips Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Protein 2.3g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 33.6g 20.68g Banana chips
Carbs 58.4g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Calories 519kcal 472kcal Banana chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 35.34g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 7.7g 5.4g Banana chips
Calcium 18mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.25mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 76mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 56mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 536mg 182mg Banana chips
Sodium 6mg 328mg Banana chips
Zinc 0.75mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.205mg 0.097mg Banana chips
Manganese 1.56mg 0.388mg Banana chips
Selenium 1.5µg 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 83IU 4IU Banana chips
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Banana chips
Vitamin E 0.24mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Banana chips
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.07mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.71mg 0.838mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.297mg Banana chips
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.179mg Banana chips
Folate 14µg 12µg Banana chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 1.3µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.027mg Banana chips
Threonine 0.076mg Banana chips
Isoleucine 0.074mg Banana chips
Leucine 0.158mg Banana chips
Lysine 0.107mg Banana chips
Methionine 0.024mg Banana chips
Phenylalanine 0.086mg Banana chips
Valine 0.104mg Banana chips
Histidine 0.18mg Banana chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Banana chips
Saturated Fat 28.97g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 1.95g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana chips Tortilla 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
15%
Banana chips
25%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Banana chips
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.159g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/nutrients
  2. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.