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Tortilla chips vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortilla chips and Corn chips different?

  • Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Corn chips is 25% higher.
  • Tortilla chips have less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.101mg
~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 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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +231.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1625%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.842mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg

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
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 +15.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
Contains more WaterWater +146.7%
Contains more FatsFats +61.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%

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
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.6%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +21.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +188.9%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Corn chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Corn chips Opinion
Calories 472kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 7.1g 6.17g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 33.36g Corn chips
Net carbs 62.38g 52.9g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 56.9g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 72mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 182mg 144mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 1.2mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 5.4g 4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.38mg 1.29mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 51.36g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 194mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 514mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.333mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.047mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.078mg Corn chips
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 0.842mg Corn chips
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.19mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.167mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 6.3µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 8µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.088g Corn chips
Choline 19.4mg 12.1mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 4.331g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.
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.

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. 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.

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