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Potato salad vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Tortilla chips

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Tortilla chips are richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Tortilla chips covers your daily Phosphorus needs 25% more than Potato salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.9%
Contains more IronIron +133.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +345.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +332.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.2%
~equal in Selenium ~4.4µg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 AVitamin A +3825%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.838mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +2778.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.9%
Contains more FatsFats +152.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +506.8%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 -49.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 143kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 2.68g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 8.2g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 11.17g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 15mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 19mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 254mg 182mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.118mg 0.097mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 52mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 529mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 157IU 4IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.101mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.1µg 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.07mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.838mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.297mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 7µg 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Potato salad
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 1.429g 2.811g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Potato salad 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
12%
Potato salad
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.