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Scrambled egg vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scrambled egg and Tortilla chips

  • Scrambled egg is richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A, yet Tortilla chips are richer in Fiber, Vitamin E, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Scrambled egg is 142% higher.
  • Tortilla chips contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
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 IronIron +70.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +411.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +802.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~225mg

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 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
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 +16875%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +180.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +830.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +132.2%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 +94.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2426.5%
Contains more FatsFats +27.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3158.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 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 -54.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446.9%
~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.
Scrambled egg Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 212kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 13.84g 7.1g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Scrambled egg
Net carbs 2.08g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 2.08g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 57mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 147mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 2.59mg 1.52mg Scrambled egg
Sugar 1.64g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 0g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.067mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.66mg 1.38mg Scrambled egg
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 242mg 225mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 187mg 328mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 4IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 176µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 22.5µg 4.4µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.07mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.838mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.297mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.179mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0.36µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 29µg 12µg Scrambled egg
Trans Fat 0.812g Scrambled egg
Choline 180.6mg 19.4mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 5.664g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg Scrambled egg
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
Scrambled egg 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
47%
Scrambled egg
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.342g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.