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 cover your daily need for phosphorus, 29% more than fettuccine.
- Fettuccine is lower in saturated fat.
- Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index (84) than fettuccine (47).
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 0.4g | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 25mg | 29% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 2.7g | 28% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.45mg | 21% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 99kcal | 19% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 6mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 14g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 2g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.1mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 0.9g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 0.9g | 9% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 328mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 6.2g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 182mg | 168mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0g | 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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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)