Tortilla chips vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortilla chips and vermicelli
- Tortilla chips have more phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin K; however, vermicelli is richer in copper, selenium, choline, and zinc.
- Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 202% more than tortilla chips.
- Vermicelli contains less sodium.
- Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84, while the glycemic index of vermicelli is 35.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Vermicelli, made from soy.
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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 | +4100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +92.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1025% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1875.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +513.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +592.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +812.4% |
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:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +7000% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20580% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +350.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210% |
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
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43469.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26165.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 1.916mg | 202% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 0.041g | 72% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 27µg | 41% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 0.1g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 20mg | 29% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 177mg | 29% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 4.24mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.51mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 3.8µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 0.013g | 14% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 0.1g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 0.014g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 331kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 3.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 82.32g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.81mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 78.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 17.44g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| 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 |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
100%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla 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 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.