TUC Original vs Tortilla chips
Overall, Tortilla chips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | TUC Original | Tortilla chips |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 523 kcal | 473 kcal |
| Fat | 30.2 g | 20.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 6.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 2.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 7 g | 6.1 g |
| Additives | 5 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Tortilla chips has 32% less fat (20.5 g vs 30.2 g).
- Tortilla chips has 87% less saturated fat (1.8 g vs 13.9 g).
- Tortilla chips has 86% less sugar (0.9 g vs 6.6 g).
- Tortilla chips has 82% less salt (0.4 g vs 2.4 g).
- Tortilla chips has 57% more fiber (6.3 g vs 2.7 g).
- TUC Original has 13% more protein (7 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
TUC Original
Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Glucose Syrup, Barley and Barley Malt Extract, Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Dried Whole Egg, Salt, Flour Treatment Agent (Sodium Metabisulphite).
Tortilla chips
Maize Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Salt
FAQ
Which is healthier: TUC Original or Tortilla chips?
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 523 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Tortilla chips has less sugar: 0.9 g versus 6.6 g per 100 g.