Tortilla chips vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Tortilla chips and Saltine cracker
- Tortilla chips have more Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 78% more than Tortilla chips.
- Tortilla chips have less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
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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.
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Calcium
+381.8%
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Magnesium
+223.1%
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Phosphorus
+99.1%
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Potassium
+58.3%
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Sodium
-61.4%
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Zinc
+46.8%
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Iron
+407.9%
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Copper
+49.5%
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Manganese
+64.2%
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Selenium
+386.4%
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+381.8%
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Magnesium
+223.1%
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Phosphorus
+99.1%
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Potassium
+58.3%
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Sodium
-61.4%
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Zinc
+46.8%
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Iron
+407.9%
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Copper
+49.5%
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Manganese
+64.2%
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Selenium
+386.4%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+2841.7%
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Vitamin B6
+110.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+326.5%
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Vitamin B1
+270%
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Vitamin B2
+742.9%
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Vitamin B3
+581.9%
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Vitamin B5
+31.3%
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Folate
+933.3%
Equal in Choline - 19.6
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+2841.7%
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Vitamin B6
+110.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+326.5%
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Vitamin B1
+270%
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Vitamin B2
+742.9%
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Vitamin B3
+581.9%
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Vitamin B5
+31.3%
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Folate
+933.3%
Equal in Choline - 19.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+1192.5%
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Protein
+47.9%
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Carbs
+21.4%
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Water
+28.8%
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Other
+22.2%
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
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1.8 g
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10.5 g
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1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
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2.2 g
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Fats
+1192.5%
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Protein
+47.9%
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Carbs
+21.4%
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+28.8%
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+22.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3888.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1472.1%
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Saturated Fat
-91.3%
Saturated Fat:
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.769 g
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3888.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1472.1%
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Saturated Fat
-91.3%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.38g | 79.6g |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 20.68g | 1.6g |
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| Carbs | 67.78g | 82.3g |
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| Calories | 472kcal | 393kcal |
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| Starch | 62.53g |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 7.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 225mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 849mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.145mg |
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.085mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 124µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 19.4mg | 19.6mg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.811g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.664g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 0.685g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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