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, and vitamin B12, yet tortilla chips are richer in fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for scrambled egg is 142% higher.
- Scrambled egg contains 9 times more choline than tortilla chips. Scrambled egg contains 180.6mg of choline, while tortilla chips contain 19.4mg.
- Tortilla chips contain less cholesterol.
- Scrambled egg has a lower glycemic index than tortilla chips.
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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 426mg | 0mg | 142% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.969g | 10.769g | 59% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.07mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 22.5µg | 4.4µg | 33% |
| Choline | 180.6mg | 19.4mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.01µg | 0.36µg | 27% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Carbs | 2.08g | 67.78g | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.4g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 3.53mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 84mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.043mg | 0.388mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 6.153g | 2.811g | 15% |
| Protein | 13.84g | 7.1g | 13% |
| Calories | 212kcal | 472kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 2.59mg | 1.52mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 0.297mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 20.9µg | 10% |
| Fats | 16.18g | 20.68g | 7% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 328mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 106mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 29µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.838mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.38mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 225mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.889g | 5.664g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.08g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.64g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.836mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.913mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.96mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.325mg | 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:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 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 | -54.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +446.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.664g
