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Tortilla vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Potato chips

  • Tortilla has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 59% higher.
  • Potato chips has 60 times less Sodium than Tortilla. Tortilla has 482mg of Sodium, while Potato chips has 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +133.7%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Magnesium +252.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +1114.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +64.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +133.7%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Magnesium +252.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +1114.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +64.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Folate +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.827
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Folate +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.827

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2003.2%
Contains more Fats +3542.1%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 52.9
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +2003.2%
Contains more Fats +3542.1%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 52.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5218.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3012.5%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5218.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3012.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 7.28g 7g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 49.94g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 237kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 2.4g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 70mg 24mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.63mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 146mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 105mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 482mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.32mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.102mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.268mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 16.6µg 8.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.167mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.827mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 98µg 45µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.182mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.283mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.419mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.122mg 0.11mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.31mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.165mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.296g 10.96g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 12.17g Potato chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.