Potato vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and tortilla chips different?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, while tortilla chips are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B12, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
- Tortilla chips cover your daily need for phosphorus, 24% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes are lower in sodium.
Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +133.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +265.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +783.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +294.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +945% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 10.769g | 72% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 20.68g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 225mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 3.53mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 472kcal | 20% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 62.53g | 19% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 67.78g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 20.9µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 84mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 5.664g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 5.4g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 2.811g | 13% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 7.1g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.38mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.52mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.179mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.388mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 182mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 4.4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.838mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 376kcal | 665kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 130g | 21g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 5.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.812g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2901.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22877.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
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 | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +283100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25540.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +309% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +358.8% |
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