Tortilla chips vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tortilla chips and plantain chips
- Tortilla chips have more phosphorus, vitamin B12, and protein; however, plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, fats, and copper.
- Plantain chips cover your daily need for vitamin C 36% more than tortilla chips.
- Tortilla chips have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of tortilla chips is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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 | +18.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1077.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +331.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.4% |
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 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +36.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +191.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 8.337g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.46mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 78mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 786mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 1.1mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 29.59g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.198mg | 11% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.695g | 11.48g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 2.28g | 10% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 5.04mg | 10% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.23g | 0.078g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.37mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 3.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.97mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.065mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 28.6µg | 6% |
| Folate | 12µg | 35µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 11.739g | 6% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 50.8g | 5% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 202mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.276mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 531kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 63.84g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.5g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 665kcal | 2329kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 21g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.8 | 2.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 5.632g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.028g | 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:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.1% |
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Carbs
~63.84g
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
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.632g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~11.739g
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:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +23.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +17.9% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
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