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Tortilla chips vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortilla chips and Fettuccine different?

  • Tortilla chips are higher than Fettuccine in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Tortilla chips covers your daily need of Phosphorus 29% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types were 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% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.6%
Contains more IronIron +153.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1280%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.4%
~equal in Potassium ~168mg

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.07mg

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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +665.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2748.5%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +529.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2592.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68%

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 Fettuccine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Fettuccine Opinion
Calories 472kcal 99kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 6.2g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 2.7g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 62.38g 12g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 14g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 6mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 28mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 168mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 0.6mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 1.3g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 2g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 0.1mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 25mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 166mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.45mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.09mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.07mg
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.05mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 6µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0g Fettuccine
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.9g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 0.9g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.4g Tortilla chips
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 Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)

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

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.