Tortilla chips vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla chips and jerky different?
- Tortilla chips are richer in vitamin E, while jerky is higher in zinc, iron, folate, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and choline.
- Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 76% more than tortilla chips.
- Tortilla chips contain 7 times more vitamin E than jerky. Tortilla chips contain 3.53mg of vitamin E, while jerky contains 0.49mg.
- Tortilla chips are lower in saturated fat.
- Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index (84) than jerky (0).
Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 | +64.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +430% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +249.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +487.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143.2% |
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 | +620.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1016.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +462.4% |
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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +516.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +367.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +784.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +965.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.6% |
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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| Sodium | 328mg | 2081mg | 76% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 1.011g | 65% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 8.11mg | 61% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 33.2g | 52% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 5.42mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 10.85g | 37% |
| Folate | 12µg | 134µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 407mg | 26% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.99µg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.49mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 11g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 2.3µg | 16% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 109.1mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.8g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.227mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 11.305g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.111mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 597mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 10.7µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 51mg | 8% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 25.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 1.732mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 410kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins