Tortilla chips vs TUC Original
Overall, Tortilla chips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Tortilla chips | TUC Original |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 473 kcal | 480 kcal |
| Fat | 20.5 g | 19 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 6.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 8.3 g |
| Additives | 0 | 4 |
| Allergens | None listed | Eggs, Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Tortilla chips has 80% less saturated fat (1.8 g vs 9 g).
- Tortilla chips has 87% less sugar (0.9 g vs 7.1 g).
- Tortilla chips has 74% less salt (0.4 g vs 1.7 g).
- Tortilla chips has 62% more fiber (6.3 g vs 2.4 g).
- TUC Original has 27% more protein (8.3 g vs 6.1 g).
- Tortilla chips has the better Nutri-Score.
- Tortilla chips is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only TUC Original lists: Eggs, Gluten.
Ingredients
Tortilla chips
Maize Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Salt
TUC Original
wheat flour, palm oil, barley malt extract, glucose syrup, baking powder (ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates), salt, eggs, flavoring, flour processing agent sodium sulphites), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin),
FAQ
Which is healthier: Tortilla chips or TUC Original?
Overall, 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?
Tortilla chips has fewer calories: 473 kcal versus 480 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Tortilla chips has less sugar: 0.9 g versus 7.1 g per 100 g.