Tortilla chips vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tortilla chips and plantain chips
- Tortilla chips have more phosphorus and vitamin B12; however, plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin E.
- Plantain chips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 36% more than tortilla chips.
- Tortilla chips have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of tortilla chips is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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 | +18.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1077.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +331.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +36.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +191.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 8.337g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.46mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 78mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 786mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 1.1mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 29.59g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.198mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 5.04mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 2.28g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.37mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 3.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.97mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Folate | 12µg | 35µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.065mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 28.6µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 11.739g | 6% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 50.8g | 5% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 202mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.276mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 531kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 63.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 5.632g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 11.48g | N/A |
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:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
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Carbs
~63.84g
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
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.632g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~11.739g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +23.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +17.9% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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