Elote vs Corn Tortilla Chips
Overall, Corn Tortilla Chips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Elote | Corn Tortilla Chips |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 536 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Fat | 32.1 g | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7.1 g |
| Additives | 5 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Corn Tortilla Chips has 22% less fat (25 g vs 32.1 g).
- Corn Tortilla Chips has no saturated fat, while Elote has 8.9 g.
- Corn Tortilla Chips has 57% less salt (0.8 g vs 1.9 g).
- Corn Tortilla Chips has 50% more fiber (7.1 g vs 3.6 g).
- Corn Tortilla Chips has 50% more protein (7.1 g vs 3.6 g).
- Corn Tortilla Chips has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Elote lists: Gluten, Milk.
Ingredients
Elote
Dried potatoes, vegetable oil (corn, cottonseed, high oleic soybean, and/or sunflower), degerminated yellow corn flour, cornstarch, rice flour, maltodextrin, mono - and diglycerides, salt, whey, monosodium glutamate, spices, citric acid, onion powder, corn syrup solids, cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), natural and artificial flavor, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, blue cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), yellow lake, wheat starch.
Corn Tortilla Chips
Corn Masa Flour, water, Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed, Corn and/or Sunflower), Sea Salt. Harina de Maíz Nixtamalizado, Agua, Aretal (Algodón, Maiz y/o Girasol), Sal de Mar.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Elote or Corn Tortilla Chips?
Overall, Corn Tortilla Chips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Corn Tortilla Chips has fewer calories: 500 kcal versus 536 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Elote has less sugar: 0 g versus 0 g per 100 g.