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, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, tortilla chips are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese cuisine is 25% higher.
- Chinese cuisine has less saturated fat.
- Chinese cuisine has a lower glycemic index (60) than tortilla chips (84).
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.
| 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% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 10.769g | 58% |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 20.9µg | 25% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 62.53g | 25% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 20.68g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 225mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 67.78g | 20% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 472kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 3.53mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.4g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 84mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 5.664g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.388mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 2.811g | 8% |
| Folate | 45µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 106mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.36µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.52mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 328mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 19.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 0.838mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.38mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 7.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.812g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.23g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 9.695g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
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
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
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
