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Tortilla chips vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla chips and Bran cereal?

  • Bran cereal is richer than Tortilla chips in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 909% more.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original types 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.
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
0
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10
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains more Calcium +267%
Contains more Iron +1057.9%
Contains more Magnesium +331%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.1%
Contains more Potassium +460.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Zinc +798.6%
Contains more Copper +972.2%
Contains more Manganese +1809.8%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Tortilla chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Bran cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Contains more Calcium +267%
Contains more Iron +1057.9%
Contains more Magnesium +331%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.1%
Contains more Potassium +460.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Zinc +798.6%
Contains more Copper +972.2%
Contains more Manganese +1809.8%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%

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.
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
2
:
10
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +43575%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1666.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6603.9%
Contains more Folate +10816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5122.2%
Tortilla chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Bran cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +43575%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1666.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6603.9%
Contains more Folate +10816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
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3
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains more Fats +322%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Other +211.1%
Equal in Carbs - 74.24
Tortilla chips
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Bran cereal
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Fats +322%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Other +211.1%
Equal in Carbs - 74.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
2
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1
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Tortilla chips
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Bran cereal
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
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4
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains more Starch +186.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1592.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Tortilla chips
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Bran cereal
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +186.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1592.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla chips Bran cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Bran cereal Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 44.94g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 20.68g 4.9g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 74.24g Bran cereal
Calories 472kcal 259kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 21.8g Tortilla chips
Fructose 0g 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 0.78g 15.69g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 29.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 106mg 389mg Bran cereal
Iron 1.52mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 84mg 362mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 225mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Potassium 182mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Sodium 328mg 258mg Bran cereal
Zinc 1.38mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Copper 0.097mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 0.388mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 4.4µg 9.4µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 4IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 3.53mg 1.19mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0IU 170IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 14.8mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 12µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 20.9µg 5.2µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.812g 0g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 2.811g 1.1g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 0.89g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 2g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Bran cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Tortilla chips
664%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.711g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal 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 ($)

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.