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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, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin E.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily need of Vitamin C 36% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips have less Saturated Fat.

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.
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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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.
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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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 +34550%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.802mg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~63.84g

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
32% 22% 46%
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%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.632g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~11.739g

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
98% 2%
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%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 472kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 7.1g 2.28g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 62.38g 60.34g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 63.84g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 71mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 9mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.52mg 0.97mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 0.92g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 3.5g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 1.38mg 0.37mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 50.8g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 78mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 4IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.276mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 0.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.065mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 0.802mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 12µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.185g Plantain chips
Choline 19.4mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 8.337g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 5.632g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.078g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Plantain chips
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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.526g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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