Snacks vs Shortening
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Snacks 503
Shortening 884
Protein (g)
Snacks 7.79
Shortening 0
Carbs (g)
Snacks 65.3
Shortening 0
Fat (g)
Snacks 23.4
Shortening 100.0
Fiber (g)
Snacks 5.30
Shortening 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn — 7.79g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn — 503 vs 884 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Snacks | Shortening | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 503 kcal | 884 kcal | -43% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.09 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 7.79 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.4 g | 100.0 g | -77% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.3 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.30 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.46 g | 25.0 g | -90% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.52 g | 41.2 g | -77% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 13.2 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.015 mg | 0.020 mg | -25% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.100 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.26 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.18 mg | 0.680 mg | +74% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.213 mg | 0.001 mg | +21200% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 10.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 18.1 mg | 0.200 mg | +8950% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.360 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 37.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 24.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 3.53 mg | 6.13 mg | -42% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 174 mg | 1.00 mg | +17300% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.32 mg | 0.070 mg | +3214% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 146 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 200 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 215 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 15.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +275% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.46 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.523 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 6.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2103 kj | 3699 kj | -43% |
| Ash | 1.44 g | 0.030 g | +4700% |
| Total Sugars | 1.00 g | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | 0.850 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.070 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.070 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 6.75 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 10.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 10.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 82.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 507 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.440 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 32.3 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 15.4 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.700 ug | 53.2 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 43.7 ug | 165 ug | -73% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.045 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.167 g | -99% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.86 g | 12.5 g | -85% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.095 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.418 g | 11.4 g | -96% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.428 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.367 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.052 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.034 g | 0.021 g | +62% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 9.24 g | 41.1 g | -78% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 30.3 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.184 g | 0.088 g | +109% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.060 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 9.96 g | 28.1 g | -65% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 8.86 g | 26.2 g | -66% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 23.8 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.057 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | — | 2.40 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.10 g | 1.88 g | -42% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 1.88 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 10.8 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 10.8 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 2.40 g | |
| Stigmasterol | — | 51.0 mg | |
| Campesterol | — | 50.0 mg | |
| Beta-sitosterol | — | 138 mg | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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