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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 from 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, 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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
7
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Iron +150.7%
Contains more Selenium +277.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +342.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Manganese +44.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Tortilla chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Iron +150.7%
Contains more Selenium +277.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +342.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Manganese +44.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
7
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.2%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5125%
Tortilla
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%
Tortilla chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.2%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
2
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Water +1413.6%
Contains more Fats +2076.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.1
Equal in Other - 1.8
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Tortilla chips
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
Contains more Water +1413.6%
Contains more Fats +2076.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.1
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2961.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2654.2%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Tortilla chips
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2961.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2654.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
2
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +45.4%
Contains more Sucrose +254.5%
Tortilla
94% 5%
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
Tortilla chips
99%
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +45.4%
Contains more Sucrose +254.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Tortilla chips Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.28g 7.1g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Carbs 49.94g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Calories 237kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 43.02g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 2.75g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 2.4g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 70mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Iron 3.81mg 1.52mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 146mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 105mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 482mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.32mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.102mg 0.097mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 16.6µg 4.4µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 0.19mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.14mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.07mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.838mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Folate 98µg 12µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 0.4µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
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
Trans Fat 0.812g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.811g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
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 - 2.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.