Tortilla chips vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortilla chips and potato salad
- Tortilla chips have more phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B12, manganese, iron, and zinc; however, potato salad is richer in vitamin C.
- Tortilla chips cover your daily phosphorus needs 25% more than potato salad.
- Tortilla chips contain less sodium.
- Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +460% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +457.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +345.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +332.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +506.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2778.8% |
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Other
~1.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +128.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 3.737g | 47% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 52mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 24% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 8.2g | 19% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 11.17g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 17% | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 143kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.3g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.101mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.65mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.31mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 19mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 529mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 2.68g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 2.48g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.534mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 254mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 4.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)