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Tortilla vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortilla and Potato sticks different?

  • Tortilla is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium, while Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Potato sticks covers your daily need of Vitamin E 59% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Potato sticks. Tortilla contains 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while Potato sticks contain 0.096mg.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Snacks, potato sticks types were 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 Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +1078.1%
Contains more Zinc +209.4%
Contains more Copper +208.8%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
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 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +1078.1%
Contains more Zinc +209.4%
Contains more Copper +208.8%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.4%
Contains more Folate +145%
Contains more Vitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
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% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.4%
Contains more Folate +145%
Contains more Vitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1716.4%
Contains more Fats +3521.1%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.7
Equal in Carbs - 53.3
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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +1716.4%
Contains more Fats +3521.1%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.7
Equal in Carbs - 53.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3229.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4478%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3229.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4478%

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 sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 7.28g 6.7g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 49.94g 53.3g Potato sticks
Calories 237kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 2.4g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 70mg 18mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 2.27mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 146mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 105mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 482mg 633mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.102mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.268mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 16.6µg 8.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.096mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Folate 98µg 40µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 8.88g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 17.9g Potato sticks
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 sticks
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
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
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 - 8.584g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.