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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between raisin Bran Cereal and tortilla chips

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1 in raisin Bran Cereal is higher than in tortilla chips.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal covers your daily iron needs 172% more than tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips have 28 times less folate than raisin Bran Cereal. Raisin Bran Cereal has 339µg of folate, while tortilla chips have 12µg.
  • Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84, while the glycemic index of raisin Bran Cereal is 61.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal 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 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +61.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +903.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +777.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%

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 0% 84% 3.6% 38% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +910.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +374.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +602.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2725%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1861.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 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 CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +184.1%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1005.9%
~equal in Protein ~7.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 21% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 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 -84.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1486.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1086%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Iron 15.25mg 1.52mg 172%
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 0.36µg 90%
Folate 339µg 12µg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 10.769g 66%
Selenium 38.6µg 4.4µg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 0.179mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 0.07mg 50%
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 0.838mg 48%
Copper 0.508mg 0.097mg 46%
Zinc 6.36mg 1.38mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.14mg 41%
Fats 1.87g 20.68g 29%
Vitamin A 253µg 0µg 28%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 3.53mg 22%
Fiber 10.2g 5.4g 19%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 20.9µg 17%
Manganese 0.388mg 17%
Phosphorus 339mg 225mg 16%
Vitamin D 102IU 0IU 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.357g 5.664g 13%
Vitamin D 2.5µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 136mg 84mg 12%
Potassium 546mg 182mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.424g 2.811g 11%
Calories 342kcal 472kcal 7%
Calcium 33mg 106mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Sodium 466mg 328mg 6%
Carbs 80.37g 67.78g 4%
Protein 7.63g 7.1g 1%
Choline 24.1mg 19.4mg 1%
Net carbs 70.17g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 33.04g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.812g N/A
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
Raisin Bran Cereal 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
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal 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 ($)

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.