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Rice cakes vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Tortilla chips different?

  • Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 252% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Rice cakes contain 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Tortilla chips. Rice cakes contain 8.096mg of Vitamin B3, while Tortilla chips contain 0.838mg.
  • Rice cakes are lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 +79.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1492.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +863.6%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +866.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
Contains more WaterWater +123.5%
Contains more FatsFats +490.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +410.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +870.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 380kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 9g 7.1g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 76.3g 62.38g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 67.78g Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 84mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 299mg 182mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.38mg 0.097mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.38mg Rice cakes
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 380mg 225mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 328mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 6.18mg 0.388mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 4.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.07mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 0.838mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.297mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 21µg 12µg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.812g Rice cakes
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.811g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
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
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.