Corn chips vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn chips and tortilla chips different?
- Corn chips are higher in vitamin E and selenium; however, tortilla chips are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for corn chips is 25% higher.
- Corn chips contain 2 times more selenium than tortilla chips. While corn chips contain 7.6µg of selenium, tortilla chips contain only 4.4µg.
- Tortilla chips have less sodium.
- Corn chips have a lower glycemic index (42) than tortilla chips (84).
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +30.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +231.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 10.769g | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 3.53mg | 25% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 20.68g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 20.9µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 5.664g | 9% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 328mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 2.811g | 7% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 4.4µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 5.4g | 6% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 62.53g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.52mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 225mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 67.78g | 4% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 472kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 7.1g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.388mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.38mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | 0.812g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.23g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | 9.695g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +146.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +21.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +188.9% |
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