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

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Differences between Tortilla chips and Potato sticks

  • Tortilla chips have more Vitamin B12, while Potato sticks have more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tortilla chips are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 Calcium +488.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.2%
Contains more Zinc +39.4%
Contains more Iron +49.3%
Contains more Potassium +579.7%
Contains more Copper +224.7%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.423
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +488.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.2%
Contains more Zinc +39.4%
Contains more Iron +49.3%
Contains more Potassium +579.7%
Contains more Copper +224.7%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.423

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.7
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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.16
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.16

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 49.9g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 6.7g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 67.78g 53.3g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 5.4g 3.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 18mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 84mg 64mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 172mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 328mg 633mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 0.99mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.388mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 4.4µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.096mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Folate 12µg 40µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.812g Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 2.811g 8.88g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 17.9g Potato sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Potato sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla chips
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.069g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.