Tortilla chips vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla chips and gratin different?
- Tortilla chips are higher in phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B12, fiber, iron, and manganese; however, gratin is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for tortilla chips is 16% higher.
- Tortilla chips have less saturated fat.
Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter are the varieties 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 | +320% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +501.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2703% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +163.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3801.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 0.276g | 70% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 24% | |
| Fats | 20.68g | 7.59g | 20% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 11.27g | 19% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 132kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 113mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 20mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.64mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 4.733g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 2.149g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 396mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.064mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 433mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 5.06g | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 2.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.387mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0.993mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 119mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.922g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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