Tortilla chips vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla chips and sweet potato chips different?
- Tortilla chips are richer in vitamin B12, while sweet potato chips are higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and fiber.
- Sweet potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin A, 132% more than tortilla chips.
- Sweet potato chips are lower in sodium.
- Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index (84) than sweet potato chips (41).
Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +408.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +324.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +178.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
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Saturated fat
~2.941g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1184µg | 132% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 1.349mg | 42% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 9.82mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.412mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.535mg | 27% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 1.551mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 925mg | 22% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 32.35g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 8.8g | 14% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 35mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 145mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 12.224g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 9.155g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 2.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 2.088mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.53mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 2.12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.161mg | 7% |
| Folate | 12µg | 37µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 2.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 56.82g | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 36.6mg | 3% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 532kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 24.5µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 2.941g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 48.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
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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%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips 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.