Tortilla chips vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tortilla chips and Tortilla different?
- Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Tortilla is 29% higher.
- Tortilla chips contain 52 times more Vitamin K than Tortilla. While Tortilla chips contain 20.9µg of Vitamin K, Tortilla contains only 0.4µg.
- Tortilla has less Saturated Fat.
Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) are the varieties 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 | +342.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +331.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +277.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +1757.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +392.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2076.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1413.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.28g
~equal in
Other
~1.87g
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
0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2961.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2654.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +45.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +254.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
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Lactose
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~equal in
Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 472kcal | 237kcal |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 7.28g |
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| Fats | 20.68g | 0.95g |
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| Net carbs | 62.38g | 47.54g |
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| Carbs | 67.78g | 49.94g |
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 3.81mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 2.75g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.102mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.32mg |
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| Starch | 62.53g | 43.02g |
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| Phosphorus | 225mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 482mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.268mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 4.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 98µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g |
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| Choline | 19.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.811g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.664g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 0.391g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.182mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.286mg |
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| Leucine | 0.53mg |
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| Lysine | 0.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.122mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg |
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| Valine | 0.326mg |
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| Histidine | 0.165mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.