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Tortilla chips vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortilla chips and Potato pancake different?

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Choline.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 32% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips contain 15 times more Vitamin E than Potato pancake. Tortilla chips contain 3.53mg of Vitamin E, while Potato pancake contains 0.23mg.
  • Tortilla chips are lower in Sodium.

Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Potato pancakes types were used in this article.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +674.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2725%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +282.5%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +40.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1709.5%
Contains more OtherOther +98.9%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.2%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +199.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +100%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 472kcal 268kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 6.08g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 14.76g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 62.38g 24.51g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 27.81g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 84mg 36mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 32mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.52mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 0.78g 1.79g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 3.3g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 1.38mg 0.7mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 20.88g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 128mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 764mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.23mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.388mg 0.26mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.29µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 2.7µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.812g Potato pancake
Choline 19.4mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.811g 2.496g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 3.73g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 7.516g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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