Sweet potato chips vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato chips and tortilla chips different?
- Sweet potato chips are richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and fiber, while tortilla chips are higher in vitamin B12.
- Sweet potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin A, 132% more than tortilla chips.
- Sweet potato chips contain 5 times more vitamin B5 than tortilla chips. Sweet potato chips contain 1.551mg of vitamin B5, while tortilla chips contain 0.297mg.
- Sweet potato chips are lower in sodium.
- Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index (84) than sweet potato chips (41).
Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +408.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +324.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +178.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 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 | +61.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
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Saturated fat
~2.811g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1184µg | 0µg | 132% |
| Manganese | 1.349mg | 0.388mg | 42% |
| Vitamin E | 9.82mg | 3.53mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.412mg | 0.097mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.535mg | 0.179mg | 27% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.551mg | 0.297mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 182mg | 22% |
| Fats | 32.35g | 20.68g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8.8g | 5.4g | 14% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 328mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 145mg | 225mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.224g | 10.769g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.155g | 5.664g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.94g | 7.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.088mg | 0.838mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.38mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.52mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 106mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 84mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.1µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 56.82g | 67.78g | 4% |
| Choline | 36.6mg | 19.4mg | 3% |
| Calories | 532kcal | 472kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 24.5µg | 20.9µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.941g | 2.811g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.02g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.82g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.812g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
78%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.