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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.
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% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +810%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%
Contains more IronIron +226.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +17550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +285.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8516.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418.2%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3097%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17063.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7936.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.6%

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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1014.3%
~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 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
Calories 472kcal 62kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 1.84g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 0.24g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 62.38g 12.48g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 13.08g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 6mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 64mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 20mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.78g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 5.4g 0.6g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.043mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 0.17mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 18mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.02mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 3.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 0.1µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.812g Cream of Wheat
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
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
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 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 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
26%
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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