Caramel popcorn vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Caramel popcorn and Tortilla chips
- Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, yet Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Caramel popcorn is 30% higher.
- Caramel popcorn contains 3 times more Copper than Tortilla chips. Caramel popcorn contains 0.297mg of Copper, while Tortilla chips contain 0.097mg.
- Caramel popcorn contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Iron
+157.2%
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Potassium
+95.1%
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Sodium
-46%
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Copper
+206.2%
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Manganese
+96.9%
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Calcium
+60.6%
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Phosphorus
+77.2%
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Zinc
+11.3%
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Selenium
+12.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 84
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Iron
+157.2%
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Potassium
+95.1%
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Sodium
-46%
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Copper
+206.2%
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Manganese
+96.9%
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Calcium
+60.6%
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Phosphorus
+77.2%
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Zinc
+11.3%
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Selenium
+12.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 84
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+1850%
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Vitamin B2
+80%
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Vitamin B3
+137.5%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin E
+315.3%
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Vitamin B1
+174.5%
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Vitamin B5
+29.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+435.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
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Vitamin A
+1850%
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Vitamin B2
+80%
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Vitamin B3
+137.5%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin E
+315.3%
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Vitamin B1
+174.5%
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Vitamin B5
+29.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+435.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+19.1%
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Water
+25%
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Protein
+10.9%
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Fats
+165.1%
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Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
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1.8 g
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Carbs
+19.1%
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Water
+25%
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Protein
+10.9%
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Fats
+165.1%
Equal in Other - 1.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-63%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+229.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.27 g
Saturated Fat:
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.769 g
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Saturated Fat
-63%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+229.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 76.9g | 62.38g |
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| Protein | 6.4g | 7.1g |
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| Fats | 7.8g | 20.68g |
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| Carbs | 80.7g | 67.78g |
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| Calories | 400kcal | 472kcal |
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| Starch | 62.53g |
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| Sugar | 45.36g | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 5.4g |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 225mg |
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| Potassium | 355mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 177mg | 328mg |
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| Zinc | 1.24mg | 1.38mg |
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| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.388mg |
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| Selenium | 3.9µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 78IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 3.53mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 0.838mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.179mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 20.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.227mg |
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| Leucine | 0.641mg |
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| Lysine | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg |
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| Valine | 0.303mg |
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| Histidine | 0.182mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.812g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.04g | 2.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.73g | 5.664g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 10.769g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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