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Tortilla chips vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortilla chips and Onion rings

  • Tortilla chips have more Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Onion rings have more Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Tortilla chips' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +394.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.294mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100.6%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1656.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +144.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +125.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Onion rings Opinion
Calories 472kcal 276kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 4.14g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 14.3g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 62.38g 31.59g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 33.79g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 17mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 31mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 123mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 1.25mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 5.1g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 2.2g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.073mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 0.42mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 25.58g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 71mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 370mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.46mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.348mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.294mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.117mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 12µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 19.4mg 10.7mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 3g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 7.633g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.003g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 6.346g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Onion rings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Tortilla chips
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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