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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 cover 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% 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% 1% 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 +∞%
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
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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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.058g 71%
Fats 20.68g 0.14g 32%
Phosphorus 225mg 39mg 27%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Fiber 5.4g 0.4g 20%
Calories 472kcal 112kcal 18%
Vitamin K 20.9µg 1µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Sodium 328mg 12mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.664g 0.011g 14%
Carbs 67.78g 27.23g 14%
Magnesium 84mg 24mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.811g 0.029g 13%
Protein 7.1g 0.38g 13%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.22mg 11%
Calcium 106mg 16mg 9%
Vitamin E 3.53mg 2.3mg 8%
Copper 0.097mg 0.166mg 8%
Iron 1.52mg 0.88mg 8%
Selenium 4.4µg 0.7µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.273mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.1mg 2%
Folate 12µg 21µg 2%
Manganese 0.388mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 62.38g 26.83g N/A
Potassium 182mg 183mg 0%
Sugar 0.78g 0.39g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.293mg 0%
Trans fat 0.812g 0g N/A
Choline 19.4mg 16.7mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.