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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.

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.
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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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.
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% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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 +825%
Contains more CholineCholine +812.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
82% 12% 6%
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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
21% 19% 60%
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.
Tortilla chips Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Vermicelli Opinion
Calories 472kcal 331kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 0.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 0.1g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 62.38g 78.42g Vermicelli
Carbs 67.78g 82.32g Vermicelli
Magnesium 84mg 2mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 55mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 3mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Sugar 0.78g 17.44g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 3.9g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.38mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 20mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 4mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 4IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.51mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 3.8µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0g Vermicelli
Choline 19.4mg 177mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 0.013g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.041g Tortilla chips
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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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
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.

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.