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

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Summary of differences between Tortilla chips and Cream of Wheat

  • Tortilla chips have more Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B12, however, Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 43% more than Tortilla chips.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without 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.
Contains more Calcium +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +810%
Contains more Zinc +711.8%
Contains more Copper +125.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +25.7%
Contains more Iron +226.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Calcium +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +810%
Contains more Zinc +711.8%
Contains more Copper +125.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +25.7%
Contains more Iron +226.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +17550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20800%
Contains more Vitamin A +19225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +17550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20800%
Contains more Vitamin A +19225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +285.9%
Contains more Fats +8516.7%
Contains more Carbs +418.2%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Contains more Water +3097%
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
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +285.9%
Contains more Fats +8516.7%
Contains more Carbs +418.2%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Contains more Water +3097%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17063.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7936.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17063.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7936.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1014.3%
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1014.3%

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 Wheat
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 12.48g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 1.84g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 0.24g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 13.08g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 62kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 5.4g 0.6g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 64mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 84mg 6mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 18mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 20mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 1.38mg 0.17mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.043mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 3.5µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.02mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.082mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 12µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 0.1µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.812g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 0.033g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.134g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Cream of Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla chips
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients

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

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