Tortilla vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tortillas and potato chips?
- Tortillas are richer in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, folate, and calcium, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 55% higher.
- Tortillas have 10 times more calcium than potato chips. Tortillas have 244mg of calcium, while potato chips have 24mg.
- Tortillas contain less saturated fat.
We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.
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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 | +26.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +916.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +356.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +386.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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 | +392.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +912.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +391.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 12.17g | 75% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.167mg | 55% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 9.11mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 8.1µg | 53% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 34.6g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 1275mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 10.96g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.66mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 165mg | 26% |
| Folate | 138µg | 45µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 8mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 4.8g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 9.84g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 22.1µg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.63mg | 13% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 536kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.197mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 3.827mg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 7g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 67mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.306mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20mg | 37.5mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 52.9g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1486.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +254.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +221.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1126.8% |
