Tortilla chips vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tortilla chips and banana chips?
- Tortilla chips are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin B12, yet banana chips are richer in manganese, copper, potassium, and fiber.
- Banana chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 131% higher.
- Banana chips contain less sodium.
- Banana chips have a lower glycemic index than tortilla chips.
We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, banana chips 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +488.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +301.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +302.1% |
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 | +1370.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1507.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
33.6 g
Carbs:
58.4 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
28.97 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.63 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1609.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 28.97g | 119% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 0.63g | 68% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 1.56mg | 51% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 56mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.24mg | 22% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 33.6g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 1.3µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 6mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.205mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 536mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 1.95g | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 7.7g | 9% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.75mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 1.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.25mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 58.4g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 519kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 35.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 21.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.18mg | 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
24%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 26.159g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 vitamins?
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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.