Saltine cracker vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between saltine cracker and tortilla chips
- Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate; however, tortilla chips are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily need for iron, 78% more than tortilla chips.
- Saltine cracker has 10 times more folate than tortilla chips. While saltine cracker has 124µg of folate, tortilla chips have only 12µg.
- Tortilla chips have less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 IronIron | +407.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +386.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +381.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +742.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +581.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2841.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +326.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.52mg | 78% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 10.769g | 67% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.07mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.14mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 21.4µg | 4.4µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 0.838mg | 30% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 20.68g | 29% |
| Folate | 124µg | 12µg | 28% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Sodium | 849mg | 328mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 3.53mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 225mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 84mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 5.664g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 20.9µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.244g | 2.811g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.4g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.388mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 106mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 7.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.179mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 82.3g | 67.78g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 472kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.38mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 79.6g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.38g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 19.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 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:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1192.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 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 | -91.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3888.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1472.1% |
