Tortilla vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tortillas and tortilla chips
- Tortillas have more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, copper, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while tortilla chips have more vitamin E and vitamin B12.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for selenium is 59% higher.
- Tortilla chips contain 12 times less folate than tortillas. Tortillas contain 138µg of folate, while tortilla chips contain 12µg.
- Tortillas have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortillas is 52, while the glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84.
The food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +130.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +740.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.9% |
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 | +487.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +479.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +292.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +364.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 10.769g | 65% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 4.4µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.14mg | 57% |
| Folate | 138µg | 12µg | 32% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 0.838mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.097mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 5.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 3.53mg | 18% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 20.68g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.07mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 225mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 20.9µg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.52mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 106mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.179mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 2.811g | 9% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 328mg | 8% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 472kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 5.664g | 7% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 67.78g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 9.76g | 7.1g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.38mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 84mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.812g | N/A |
| Choline | 20mg | 19.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
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:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1042% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.7% |
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
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +985.6% |
