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Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor and corn chips?

  • Corn chips have less vitamin A, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and fiber than snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor.
  • Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 17% higher.
  • Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor has 5 times more vitamin B1 than corn chips. Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor has 0.242mg of vitamin B1, while corn chips have 0.047mg.
  • Corn chips contain less sodium.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain types in this comparison.

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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 63% 47% 19% 76% 62% 35% 102% 103% 58% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.7%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%
~equal in Zinc ~1.29mg

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 3% 15% 0% 0% 61% 47% 37% 17% 69% 0% 0% 16% 0%
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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 24% 63% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 24.2 g
Carbs: 63.1 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.2 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more WaterWater +49.5%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
Contains more FatsFats +37.9%
~equal in Carbs ~56.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 64% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.64 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.36 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.331g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor Corn chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor Corn chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.36g 16.438g 87%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 48%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.242mg 0.047mg 16%
Fats 24.2g 33.36g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 14.29g 9.134g 13%
Sodium 787mg 514mg 12%
Iron 2.02mg 1.2mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.297mg 0.167mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.078mg 10%
Copper 0.186mg 0.101mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.999mg 0.842mg 7%
Phosphorus 239mg 194mg 6%
Manganese 0.442mg 0.333mg 5%
Vitamin A 45µg 3µg 5%
Fiber 5.3g 4g 5%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 5%
Magnesium 88mg 72mg 4%
Protein 7.9g 6.17g 3%
Folate 21µg 8µg 3%
Calories 480kcal 538kcal 3%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.19mg 2%
Selenium 6.7µg 7.6µg 2%
Potassium 217mg 144mg 2%
Calcium 155mg 138mg 2%
Carbs 63.1g 56.9g 2%
Saturated fat 4.64g 4.331g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.8g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Zinc 1.27mg 1.29mg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.292mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.3mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.384mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor Corn chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
20%
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor
Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.309g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167970/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.