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

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How are Tortilla chips and Corn grits different?

  • Tortilla chips are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Fiber, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 65% higher.
  • Corn grits has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +574.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1507.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +691.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +341.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.143mg

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +349.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4120.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +325%
Contains more OtherOther +136.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2976.5%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6892.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5538.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%

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: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +306.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +680%
~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 grits
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Corn grits Opinion
Calories 472kcal 74kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 1.58g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 0.49g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 62.38g 14.85g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 15.95g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 6mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 64mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 27mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.78g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 5.4g 1.1g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 0.09mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 15.39g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 14mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.01mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.049mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.052mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.028mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 27µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.812g Corn grits
Choline 19.4mg 2.6mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 0.081g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.191g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Corn grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.735g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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
  2. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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