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Tortilla chips vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortilla chips and Rice cakes different?

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin B12, while Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 252% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Rice cakes are lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +863.6%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1492.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +866.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +490.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
Contains more WaterWater +123.5%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +410.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +870.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 472kcal 380kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 20.68g 3.5g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 62.38g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 67.78g 80.1g Rice cakes
Magnesium 84mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 106mg 11mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.52mg 1.14mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g Rice cakes
Fiber 5.4g 3.8g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.38mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 328mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 4.4µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.056mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.13mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 21µg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.812g Rice cakes
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 1.11g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 1.11g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.