Potato sticks vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Potato sticks and Tortilla chips
- Potato sticks have more Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Tortilla chips have more Vitamin B12.
- Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.
- Tortilla chips contain 7 times less Potassium than Potato sticks. Potato sticks contain 1237mg of Potassium, while Tortilla chips contain 182mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Tortilla chips are lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato sticks 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +579.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +224.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +488.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +471% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.664g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 522kcal | 472kcal |
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| Protein | 6.7g | 7.1g |
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| Fats | 34.4g | 20.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 47.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.9g | 62.38g |
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| Carbs | 53.3g | 67.78g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 84mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 1237mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.52mg |
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| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.315mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 0.99mg | 1.38mg |
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| Starch | 62.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 225mg |
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| Sodium | 633mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 3.53mg |
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| Manganese | 0.423mg | 0.388mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.096mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.785mg | 0.838mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 20.9µg |
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| Folate | 40µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g |
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| Choline | 34.9mg | 19.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.88g | 2.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.16g | 5.664g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.9g | 10.769g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g |
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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
53%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.069g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.