Caramel popcorn vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caramel popcorn and taquitos
- Caramel popcorn is richer in copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium, yet taquitos are richer in vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for taquitos is 23% higher.
- Caramel popcorn contains 3 times more magnesium than taquitos. Caramel popcorn contains 80mg of magnesium, while taquitos contain 24mg.
- Caramel popcorn contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Taquitos, frozen, chicken, and cheese, oven-heated.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129% |
Contains more IronIron | +58.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +197% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +74.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +650% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +32.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +549% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +333.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 3.9µg | 16.7µg | 23% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.331mg | 23% |
Copper | 0.297mg | 0.1mg | 22% |
Iron | 3.91mg | 2.47mg | 18% |
Carbs | 80.7g | 33.63g | 16% |
Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.387mg | 16% |
Folate | 16µg | 68µg | 13% |
Magnesium | 80mg | 24mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 3.85mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.277mg | 12% |
Starch | 29.62g | 12% | |
Sodium | 177mg | 453mg | 12% |
Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 16.9µg | 11% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.18µg | 8% |
Fats | 7.8g | 12.54g | 7% |
Protein | 6.4g | 9.21g | 6% |
Saturated fat | 1.04g | 2.31g | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 4.235g | 6% |
Calories | 400kcal | 284kcal | 6% |
Potassium | 355mg | 155mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 4.835g | 5% |
Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.481mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
Fiber | 3.8g | 2.9g | 4% |
Calcium | 66mg | 104mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 30µg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 127mg | 132mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 76.9g | 30.73g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
Sugar | 45.36g | 1.3g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.071g | N/A |
Choline | 17.3mg | 15.9mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.641mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.468mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.303mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.182mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +60.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1195.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.27 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.5% |