Tortilla chips vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla chips and corn chips different?
- Tortilla chips are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, corn chips are richer in vitamin E, fats, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for corn chips is 25% higher.
- Tortilla chips have less saturated fat.
- Corn chips have a lower glycemic index (42) than tortilla chips (84).
Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +231.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 16.438g | 38% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.695g | 16.036g | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 7.23mg | 25% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 33.36g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 6.3µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 9.134g | 9% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 514mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.047mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 4.331g | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 4g | 6% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 7.6µg | 6% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 51.36g | 5% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 56.9g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.2mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 194mg | 4% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 538kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 6.17g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.333mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.23g | 0.264g | 2% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.5g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 665kcal | 872kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 21g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.8 | 5.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +146.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +21.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +188.9% |
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