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, fats, and vitamin B5, 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.4% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.821g | 10.769g | 47% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 17.143g | 9.695g | 44% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 328mg | 27% |
| Fats | 36.01g | 20.68g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.706mg | 0.838mg | 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% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.097mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Starch | 46.8g | 62.53g | 6% |
| Carbs | 53.53g | 67.78g | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 106mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.36µg | 5% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.312g | 0.23g | 5% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 472kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 4.18mg | 3.53mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.85g | 7.1g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.6mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 957kcal | 665kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 18g | 21g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.2 | 5.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 52.13g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0 IU | 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-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.008g | 0.004g | N/A |
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 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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