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Tortilla chips vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla chips and Poi

  • Tortilla chips are higher than Poi in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin E.
  • Tortilla chips covers your daily Phosphorus needs 27% more than Poi.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Poi is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Poi.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562.5%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +527.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +476.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
~equal in Potassium ~183mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.37mg

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%
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1990%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.293mg

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
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1768.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14671.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.9%
Contains more OtherOther +195.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2613.6%

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
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51390.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18467.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%

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 Poi
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Poi Opinion
Calories 472kcal 112kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 0.38g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 0.14g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Poi
Net carbs 62.38g 26.83g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 27.23g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 24mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 16mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 183mg Poi
Iron 1.52mg 0.88mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 0.39g Poi
Fiber 5.4g 0.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.166mg Poi
Zinc 1.38mg 0.22mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 39mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 12mg Poi
Vitamin A 4IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 3.53mg 2.3mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.37mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 0.7µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.13mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.1mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.293mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.273mg Poi
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 1µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 21µg Poi
Trans Fat 0.812g 0g Poi
Choline 19.4mg 16.7mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 0.011g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.058g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Poi
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
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi 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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.