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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 covers your daily Phosphorus needs 25% more than Potato salad.
  • Tortilla chips contain less Sodium.

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.
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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~4.1µg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 +3825%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.89mg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.95g

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
19% 32% 49%
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.
Tortilla chips Potato salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Potato salad Opinion
Calories 472kcal 143kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 2.68g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 8.2g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 62.38g 9.87g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 11.17g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 15mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 19mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 1.52mg 0.65mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g Potato salad
Fiber 5.4g 1.3g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.38mg 0.31mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 52mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 529mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.101mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 4.1µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.077mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.06mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.141mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 7µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Potato salad
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 2.48g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 3.737g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
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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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.