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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.1%
Contains more IronIron +157.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~84mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +435.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.9%
Contains more FatsFats +165.1%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Caramel popcorn Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 400kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 6.4g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 7.8g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 76.9g 62.38g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 67.78g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 66mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 355mg 182mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.52mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 3.8g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.297mg 0.097mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 127mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 177mg 328mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 4IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.764mg 0.388mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.07mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 0.838mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.179mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 3.9µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 16µg 12µg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0g 0.812g Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.811g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel popcorn Tortilla chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Caramel popcorn
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/nutrients
  2. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.