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Grape-Nuts Cereal vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Grape-Nuts Cereal and Tortilla chips

  • Grape-Nuts Cereal is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper, yet Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Grape-Nuts Cereal is 331% higher.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 29 times more Folate than Tortilla chips. Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 345µg of Folate, while Tortilla chips contain 12µg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal 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 89% 9.6% 35% 1050% 113% 56% 200% 61% 422% 50%
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 +47.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.8%
Contains more IronIron +1742.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +734%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%

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.
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 0.33% 0.24% 12% 0% 163% 28% 162% 52% 198% 0% 5% 259% 17%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2775%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +945%
~equal in Vitamin A ~4IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 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 +58%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32.6%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1042.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 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 -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2597.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1280.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape-Nuts Cereal Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 361kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 11.22g 7.1g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 1.81g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Net carbs 67.49g 62.38g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Carbs 80.49g 67.78g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 124mg 84mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 32mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 400mg 182mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Iron 28mg 1.52mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sugar 8.86g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 13g 5.4g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.34mg 0.097mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 2.07mg 1.38mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 467mg 225mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 465mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 4IU
Vitamin E 0.62mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 3.236mg 0.388mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg 4.4µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.65mg 0.14mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.07mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.62mg 0.838mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.872mg 0.297mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.86mg 0.179mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 2µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 345µg 12µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.812g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Choline 31.9mg 19.4mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.34g 2.811g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Grape-Nuts Cereal 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
69%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.