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Corn cake vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn cake and Tortilla chips

  • Corn cake is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, yet Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Manganese needs 62% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Corn cake contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Tortilla chips. While Corn cake contains 5.15mg of Vitamin B3, Tortilla chips contain only 0.838mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn cake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, corn cakes and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +333%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +367.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.52mg

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 0% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 AVitamin A +5950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +514.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%
Contains more FatsFats +761.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 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 -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +645.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1058%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 387kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 8.1g 7.1g Corn cake
Fats 2.4g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 81.5g 62.38g Corn cake
Carbs 83.4g 67.78g Corn cake
Magnesium 114mg 84mg Corn cake
Calcium 19mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 157mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.4mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 23.47g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 1.9g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.42mg 0.097mg Corn cake
Zinc 2mg 1.38mg Corn cake
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 157mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 488mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 242IU 4IU Corn cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 1.815mg 0.388mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg 4.4µg Corn cake
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.14mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.07mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 0.838mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.297mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 0µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 19µg 12µg Corn cake
Trans Fat 0.812g Corn cake
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.811g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
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
Corn cake 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
22%
Corn cake
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.391g)
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 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.
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.