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.
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Calcium
+1077.8%
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Iron
+56.7%
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Magnesium
+18.3%
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Phosphorus
+188.5%
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Zinc
+273%
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Manganese
+40.6%
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Selenium
+1000%
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Potassium
+331.9%
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Sodium
-38.4%
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Copper
+104.1%
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Calcium
+1077.8%
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Iron
+56.7%
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Magnesium
+18.3%
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Phosphorus
+188.5%
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Zinc
+273%
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Manganese
+40.6%
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Selenium
+1000%
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Potassium
+331.9%
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Sodium
-38.4%
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Copper
+104.1%
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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Vitamin B1
+115.4%
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Vitamin B2
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+34550%
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Vitamin E
+42.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+270.4%
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Vitamin B6
+157%
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Folate
+191.7%
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Vitamin K
+36.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.802
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Vitamin B1
+115.4%
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Vitamin B2
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+34550%
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Vitamin E
+42.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+270.4%
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Vitamin B6
+157%
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Folate
+191.7%
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Vitamin K
+36.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.802
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+211.4%
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Water
+26.3%
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Fats
+43.1%
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Other
+22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 63.84
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
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Protein
+211.4%
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Water
+26.3%
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Fats
+43.1%
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Other
+22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 63.84
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-66.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.632
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 11.739
Saturated Fat:
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.769 g
Saturated Fat:
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.739 g
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Saturated Fat
-66.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.632
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 11.739
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+23.1%
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Sucrose
+17.9%
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
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+23.1%
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Sucrose
+17.9%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.38g | 60.34g |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 2.28g |
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| Fats | 20.68g | 29.59g |
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| Carbs | 67.78g | 63.84g |
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| Calories | 472kcal | 531kcal |
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| Starch | 62.53g | 50.8g |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.92g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.97mg |
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 71mg |
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| Phosphorus | 225mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 786mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 202mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.198mg |
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.276mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 1386IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 5.04mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0.802mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.46mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 28.6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g | 0.185g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.811g | 8.337g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.664g | 5.632g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 11.739g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 11.48g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.078g |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.526g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.