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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 5.4% 47% 47% 68% 20% 24% 0.78% 203% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +488.9%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +301.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 5% 4.8% 0% 21% 3.9% 13% 37% 60% 0% 3.3% 11% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1975%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1507.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~19.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
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 FatsFats +62.5%
Contains more WaterWater +62.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +190.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 519kcal 472kcal Banana chips
Protein 2.3g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 33.6g 20.68g Banana chips
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Banana chips
Net carbs 50.7g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 58.4g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 76mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 18mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 536mg 182mg Banana chips
Iron 1.25mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 35.34g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 7.7g 5.4g Banana chips
Copper 0.205mg 0.097mg Banana chips
Zinc 0.75mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 56mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 6mg 328mg Banana chips
Vitamin A 83IU 4IU Banana chips
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Banana chips
Vitamin E 0.24mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 1.56mg 0.388mg Banana chips
Selenium 1.5µg 4.4µg Tortilla 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 1.3µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 14µg 12µg Banana chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Banana chips
Choline 21.3mg 19.4mg 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
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
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.