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Tortilla chips vs. Raisin Bran Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tortilla chips and raisin Bran Cereal

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1 in raisin Bran Cereal is higher than in tortilla chips.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal covers your daily iron needs 172% more than tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84, while the glycemic index of raisin Bran Cereal is 61.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal.

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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 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +903.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +777.3%

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%
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% 84% 3.6% 38% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6866.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +910.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +374.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +602.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2725%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +1005.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +184.1%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%
~equal in Protein ~7.63g

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
25% 21% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1486.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1086%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.9%

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 Raisin Bran Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Raisin Bran Cereal DV% diff.
Iron 1.52mg 15.25mg 172%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.53µg 90%
Folate 12µg 339µg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.908g 66%
Selenium 4.4µg 38.6µg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.85mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.72mg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 8.47mg 48%
Copper 0.097mg 0.508mg 46%
Zinc 1.38mg 6.36mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.63mg 41%
Fats 20.68g 1.87g 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 253µg 28%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.18mg 22%
Fiber 5.4g 10.2g 19%
Vitamin K 20.9µg 0.3µg 17%
Manganese 0.388mg 17%
Phosphorus 225mg 339mg 16%
Vitamin D 0IU 102IU 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.664g 0.357g 13%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.5µg 13%
Magnesium 84mg 136mg 12%
Potassium 182mg 546mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.811g 0.424g 11%
Calories 472kcal 342kcal 7%
Calcium 106mg 33mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Sodium 328mg 466mg 6%
Carbs 67.78g 80.37g 4%
Protein 7.1g 7.63g 1%
Choline 19.4mg 24.1mg 1%
Net carbs 62.38g 70.17g N/A
Sugar 0.78g 33.04g N/A
Trans fat 0.812g 0g N/A
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 Raisin Bran Cereal
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
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal 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 ($)

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.