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Poi vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between poi and tortilla chips

  • Tortilla chips are higher than poi in phosphorus, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B12, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and vitamin E.
  • Tortilla chips cover your daily phosphorus needs 27% more than poi.
  • The amount of sodium in poi is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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 CopperCopper +71.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562.5%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +527.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +476.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +528.6%
~equal in Potassium ~182mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.388mg

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.
Poi
Poi
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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 13% 1% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1990%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.297mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 WaterWater +2613.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1768.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14671.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.9%
Contains more OtherOther +195.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51390.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18467.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 10.769g 71%
Fats 0.14g 20.68g 32%
Phosphorus 39mg 225mg 27%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Fiber 0.4g 5.4g 20%
Calories 112kcal 472kcal 18%
Vitamin K 1µg 20.9µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Sodium 12mg 328mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.664g 14%
Carbs 27.23g 67.78g 14%
Magnesium 24mg 84mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.029g 2.811g 13%
Protein 0.38g 7.1g 13%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.38mg 11%
Calcium 16mg 106mg 9%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 3.53mg 8%
Copper 0.166mg 0.097mg 8%
Iron 0.88mg 1.52mg 8%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.4µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.179mg 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.838mg 2%
Folate 21µg 12µg 2%
Manganese 0.37mg 0.388mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 26.83g 62.38g N/A
Potassium 183mg 182mg 0%
Sugar 0.39g 0.78g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.297mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.812g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 19.4mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
18%
Poi
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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 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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.