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Cracker vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cracker and Tortilla chips

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Tortilla chips are higher in Magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cracker covers your daily Vitamin K needs 40% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Cracker contains 8 times more Folate than Tortilla chips. While Cracker contains 92µg of Folate, Tortilla chips contain only 12µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tortilla chips are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Calcium +13.2%
Contains more Iron +165.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +52.3%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +181.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 225
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Calcium +13.2%
Contains more Iron +165.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +52.3%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +181.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 225
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +27.8%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 7.1
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Fats +27.8%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 7.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +791%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +25.8%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 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 Sucrose +791%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Tortilla chips Opinion
Net carbs 59g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Protein 6.64g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 26.43g 20.68g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Calories 510kcal 472kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Fructose 0.29g 0g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 2.3g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 120mg 106mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.52mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 248mg 225mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 726mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.49mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.104mg 0.097mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.388mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 4.4µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.03mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.14mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.07mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.838mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.297mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Folate 92µg 12µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 69.3µg 20.9µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.812g Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 5.664g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 10.769g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 9.695g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.23g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Tortilla chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
25%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.751g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.