Tortilla chips vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tortilla chips and french fries
- Tortilla chips are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, iron, calcium, and vitamin K, yet french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tortilla chips is 15% higher.
- Tortilla chips contain 6 times more calcium than french fries. Tortilla chips contain 106mg of calcium, while french fries contain 18mg.
- French fries have a lower glycemic index than tortilla chips.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +488.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +388.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
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 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +89.7% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1360.2% |
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Other
~1.85g
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.969g
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 | 5.398g | 36% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.372mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 3.004mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 125mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 1.67mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 579mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 41.44g | 9% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 14.73g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 312kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 3.43g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.9µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.247mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Folate | 12µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 36.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 2.336g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 5.969g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.407g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.