And with all the “healthy” alternatives in the grocery store, it can become even more convoluted just deciding on what snack to choose. Same with chips that have added ingredients like flax and chia seeds-while great, they are still fried snacks and should be enjoyed sparingly.Įven deeper than just tortilla versus potato though is this underlying issue that one food is “better” or “healthier” than the other. She adds that blue corn tortilla chips are slightly healthier than both potato and regular tortilla chips because they contain antioxidants from the blue corn, but the frying process may damage some of these benefits. The biggest difference is the potato versus corn base.” Which just comes down to personal preference really. “Generally speaking, a one ounce serving contains about 130-150 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrates, 1-2 grams of fiber, and 6-10 grams of fat. “There really is not a tremendous difference nutritionally between standard potato chips and tortilla chips,” she explains. But does the evidence stack up? Alicia Romano, National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and registered dietitian at Tufts Medical Center, says no. You’re also not alone in thinking that reaching for tortilla chips might be a slightly healthier alternative than potato chips. When you’re in dire need of a crunchy, salty, and delicious snack what do you reach for? If your go-to is a bag of chips, you’re not alone. Photos via Getty Images/ Dencake/ Photoraidz
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