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Tortilla chips vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla chips and cream of Rice

  • Tortilla chips are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet cream of Rice is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cream of Rice is 31% higher.
  • Cream of Rice contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt.

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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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +810%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +762.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1223.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +160.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%

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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +688.9%
Contains more FatsFats +20580%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +489.4%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3214.4%

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
26% 40% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18171%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39785.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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 Cream of Rice
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Cream of Rice DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.027g 72%
Fats 20.68g 0.1g 32%
Iron 1.52mg 3.96mg 31%
Phosphorus 225mg 17mg 30%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.02mg 23%
Calories 472kcal 52kcal 21%
Fiber 5.4g 0.1g 21%
Carbs 67.78g 11.5g 19%
Magnesium 84mg 3mg 19%
Vitamin K 20.9µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.664g 0.031g 14%
Saturated fat 2.811g 0.02g 13%
Protein 7.1g 0.9g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.027mg 12%
Calcium 106mg 1mg 11%
Manganese 0.388mg 0.144mg 11%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.16mg 11%
Sodium 328mg 173mg 7%
Copper 0.097mg 0.034mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.071mg 6%
Potassium 182mg 20mg 5%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.018mg 4%
Selenium 4.4µg 3µg 3%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.039mg 1%
Net carbs 62.38g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.78g 0.04g N/A
Trans fat 0.812g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.073mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.026mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
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 Cream of Rice
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
4%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
23%
Cream of Rice

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 Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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
  2. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.