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Chinese cuisine vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese cuisine and Tortilla chips different?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Tortilla chips are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 25% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 +12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +381.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.38mg

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 +31450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +2885.6%
Contains more FatsFats +290.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +829.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 -65.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +365.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
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 +50%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +3335.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese cuisine Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Chinese cuisine Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 105kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.08g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 5.3g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 7.29g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 22mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 204mg 182mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 2.41g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 1.5g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.049mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.5mg 1.38mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 76mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 409mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 1262IU 4IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 6.7µg 4.4µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.07mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.838mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.297mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.36µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 20.9µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 12µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.812g Chinese cuisine
Choline 34.5mg 19.4mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.811g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.23g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

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