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Cheese popcorn vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese popcorn and corn chips

  • Cheese popcorn has more phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B12, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium, while corn chips have more vitamin E.
  • Cheese popcorn covers your daily need for phosphorus, 24% more than corn chips.
  • The amount of sodium in corn chips is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 65% 34% 23% 84% 47% 55% 155% 116% 93% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +86.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%

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.
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 1.7% 2.7% 76% 0% 31% 56% 27% 28% 54% 66% 21% 8.3% 8.3%
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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more WaterWater +133.6%
Contains more OtherOther +36%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.3%
~equal in Fats ~33.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.37 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.134g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~16.438g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese popcorn Corn chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Corn chips DV% diff.
Phosphorus 361mg 194mg 24%
Fiber 9.9g 4g 24%
Vitamin E 3.82mg 7.23mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0µg 22%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Manganese 0.713mg 0.333mg 17%
Sodium 889mg 514mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.078mg 13%
Iron 2.24mg 1.2mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.41g 4.331g 9%
Selenium 12µg 7.6µg 8%
Zinc 2.01mg 1.29mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 16.438g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.047mg 6%
Protein 9.3g 6.17g 6%
Magnesium 91mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.167mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.19mg 5%
Copper 0.14mg 0.101mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 0.842mg 4%
Potassium 261mg 144mg 3%
Calcium 113mg 138mg 3%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 6.3µg 2%
Carbs 51.6g 56.9g 2%
Choline 15.3mg 12.1mg 1%
Folate 11µg 8µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.7g 9.134g 1%
Calories 526kcal 538kcal 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Fats 33.2g 33.36g 0%
Net carbs 41.7g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 0.79g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.417mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 1.024mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.443mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.252mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Corn 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
29%
Cheese popcorn
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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