Tortilla vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla and tortilla chips different?
- Tortilla is higher in iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, tortilla chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tortilla is 29% higher.
- Tortilla contains 8 times more folate than tortilla chips. While tortilla contains 98µg of folate, tortilla chips contain only 12µg.
- Tortilla has less saturated fat.
- Tortilla has a lower glycemic index (52) than tortilla chips (84).
Tortilla, includes plain, and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 IronIron | +150.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +277.3% |
| 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% |
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 | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +392.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1757.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1413.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2076.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.7% |
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Protein
~7.1g
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Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2961.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2654.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +45.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +254.5% |
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Fructose
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 10.769g | 69% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 20.68g | 30% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.52mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 3.53mg | 22% |
| Folate | 98µg | 12µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 4.4µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0.838mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.14mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 20.9µg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 84mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 5.664g | 14% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 472kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 5.4g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 2.811g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 225mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.38mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.179mg | 9% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 62.53g | 8% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 328mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 67.78g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.388mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 106mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 7.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.23g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
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
23%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
45%
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.