Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor and tortilla chips
- Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and iron, yet tortilla chips are richer in vitamin K, fiber, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is 27% higher.
- Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than tortilla chips. Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor contains 4.706mg of vitamin B3, while tortilla chips contain 0.838mg.
- Tortilla chips contain less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor 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 | +66.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +394.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +245% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +569% |
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 EVitamin E | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +461.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1507.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.85 g
Fats:
36.01 g
Carbs:
53.53 g
Water:
1.57 g
Other:
3.04 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.821 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
46.8 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.19 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +33.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.821g | 10.769g | 47% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 328mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.706mg | 0.838mg | 24% |
| Fats | 36.01g | 20.68g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 84mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.4g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 20.9µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.058mg | 0.388mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.98mg | 0.297mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.52mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 225mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 5.36g | 2.811g | 12% |
| Folate | 57µg | 12µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.052g | 5.664g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.38mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.179mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.097mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.4µg | 7% |
| Starch | 46.8g | 62.53g | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 106mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53.53g | 67.78g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.36µg | 5% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 472kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 4.18mg | 3.53mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.85g | 7.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.6mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.13g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.19g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.574g | 0.812g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.777mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.423mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.312g | 0.23g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 17.143g | 9.695g | N/A |
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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
34%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.549g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)