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Tortilla chips vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortilla chips and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Tortilla chips are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 25% higher.
  • Tortilla chips contain 6 times more Magnesium than Chinese cuisine. While Tortilla chips contain 84mg of Magnesium, Chinese cuisine contains only 15mg.
  • Chinese cuisine has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +381.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.5mg

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 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +290.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +829.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2885.6%
~equal in Protein ~7.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +365.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3335.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +50%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 472kcal 105kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 7.08g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 5.3g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 62.38g 5.79g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 7.29g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 84mg 15mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 22mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.52mg 1.11mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 2.41g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 1.5g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.049mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 62.53g 1.82g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 76mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 409mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.82mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.388mg 0.147mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.033mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.161mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 20.9µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 12µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Choline 19.4mg 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 1.217g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 2.13g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 1.803g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Chinese cuisine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Tortilla chips
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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