Potato chips vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between Potato chips and Tortilla chips?
- Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin B12.
- Potato chips's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Tortilla chips are lower.
We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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
Potassium
+600.5%
Contains
less
Sodium
-97.6%
Contains
more
Copper
+215.5%
Contains
more
Manganese
+13.4%
Contains
more
Selenium
+84.1%
Contains
more
Calcium
+341.7%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+25.4%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+36.4%
Contains
more
Zinc
+26.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.52
Contains
more
Potassium
+600.5%
Contains
less
Sodium
-97.6%
Contains
more
Copper
+215.5%
Contains
more
Manganese
+13.4%
Contains
more
Selenium
+84.1%
Contains
more
Calcium
+341.7%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+25.4%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+36.4%
Contains
more
Zinc
+26.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.52
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 E
+158.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+19.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+181.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+356.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+35.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+268.7%
Contains
more
Folate
+275%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 20.9
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+158.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+19.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+181.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+356.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+35.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+268.7%
Contains
more
Folate
+275%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 20.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Fats
+67.3%
Contains
more
Other
+100%
Contains
more
Carbs
+28.1%
Contains
more
Water
+38.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.1
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains
more
Fats
+67.3%
Contains
more
Other
+100%
Contains
more
Carbs
+28.1%
Contains
more
Water
+38.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+73.7%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+13%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-74.4%
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
Saturated Fat:
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.769 g
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+73.7%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+13%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-74.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 62.38g |
|
| Protein | 7g | 7.1g |
|
| Fats | 34.6g | 20.68g |
|
| Carbs | 52.9g | 67.78g |
|
| Calories | 536kcal | 472kcal |
|
| Starch | 62.53g |
|
|
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.78g |
|
| Fiber | 4.8g | 5.4g |
|
| Calcium | 24mg | 106mg |
|
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.52mg |
|
| Magnesium | 67mg | 84mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 225mg |
|
| Potassium | 1275mg | 182mg |
|
| Sodium | 8mg | 328mg |
|
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.38mg |
|
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.097mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.388mg |
|
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.4µg |
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 4IU |
|
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 3.53mg |
|
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.14mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.07mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.838mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.297mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.179mg |
|
| Folate | 45µg | 12µg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 20.9µg |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.253mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 0.419mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 0.424mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.11mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
|
|
| Valine | 0.392mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 153mg |
|
|
| Trans Fat | 0.812g |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 10.96g | 2.811g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.84g | 5.664g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 10.769g |
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
59%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.