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Tortilla chips vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla chips and Nachos

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Nachos are richer in Selenium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tortilla chips is 12% higher.
  • Tortilla chips contain 2 times more Manganese than Nachos. Tortilla chips contain 0.388mg of Manganese, while Nachos contain 0.187mg.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 Calcium +68.3%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%
Contains more Copper +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains more Selenium +95.5%
Equal in Sodium - 313
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +68.3%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%
Contains more Copper +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains more Selenium +95.5%
Equal in Sodium - 313

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 19.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 19.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Carbs +94.2%
Contains more Water +1316.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.5
Equal in Other - 1.87
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
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Carbs +94.2%
Contains more Water +1316.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.5
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.5%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +120.7%
Contains more Sucrose +47.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +120.7%
Contains more Sucrose +47.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 31.71g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 4.32g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 67.78g 34.91g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 343kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 28.33g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 2.17g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 3.2g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 63mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 0.75mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 42mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 198mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 328mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 1.38mg 0.86mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.064mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.187mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 4IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 3.53mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.123mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 0.63mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 12µg 10µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.07µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 19.3µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.811g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 5.04g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 4.343g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla chips Nachos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla chips
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.

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
  2. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.