Tortilla chips vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla chips and tagliatelle different?
- Tortilla chips are higher in fats; however, tagliatelle is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 47% higher.
- Tortilla chips contain 13 times more sodium than tagliatelle. While tortilla chips contain 328mg of sodium, tagliatelle contains only 26mg.
- Tagliatelle has a lower glycemic index (46) than tortilla chips (84).
Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased 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 | +82.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +606.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +527.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +299.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1366.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 0.942g | 66% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.695g | 57% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.705mg | 47% |
| Folate | 12µg | 176µg | 41% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 2.3g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.439mg | 28% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 3.35mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 3.35mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.228mg | 15% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.23g | 14% | |
| Sodium | 328mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 0.271g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 0.328g | 11% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 288kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 46mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 163mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 11.31g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.547mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.535mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 54.73g | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.31µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.22mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.5g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 665kcal | 255kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 21g | 35g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.8 | 3.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 54.73g | N/A |
| Potassium | 182mg | 179mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.295mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.476mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 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:
11.31 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
54.73 g
Water:
31 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +799.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1074.2% |
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
0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.942 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1990% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1043.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |






