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

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What are the differences between tortilla chips and corn nuts?

  • Tortilla chips are higher in vitamin B12 and calcium, yet corn nuts are higher in vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Corn nuts' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 18% more.
  • The amount of sodium in tortilla chips is lower.
  • The glycemic index of corn nuts is lower.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor 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.
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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.5%

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% 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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.187mg

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%
~equal in Carbs ~71.7g

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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.58g

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 nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Corn nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 3.22g 50%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Vitamin E 3.53mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.35mg 18%
Vitamin K 20.9µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Sodium 328mg 600mg 12%
Fiber 5.4g 8.4g 12%
Fats 20.68g 14.3g 10%
Calcium 106mg 17mg 9%
Phosphorus 225mg 283mg 8%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Magnesium 84mg 109mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.142mg 6%
Zinc 1.38mg 1.88mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.507mg 4%
Copper 0.097mg 0.136mg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.664g 7.36g 4%
Protein 7.1g 9g 4%
Manganese 0.388mg 0.487mg 4%
Potassium 182mg 286mg 3%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Calories 472kcal 436kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.374mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Iron 1.52mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.187mg 1%
Carbs 67.78g 71.7g 1%
Saturated fat 2.811g 2.58g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 62.38g 63.3g N/A
Sugar 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.812g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Corn nuts
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
17%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.