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Cheese popcorn vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheese popcorn and Taquitos?

  • Cheese popcorn is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Vitamin B12, yet Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 33% higher.
  • Cheese popcorn has 4 times more Magnesium than Taquitos. Cheese popcorn has 91mg of Magnesium, while Taquitos have 24mg.
  • Taquitos contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
7
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3
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Magnesium +279.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +183.1%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +84.2%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Selenium +39.2%
Equal in Calcium - 104
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Magnesium +279.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +183.1%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +84.2%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Selenium +39.2%
Equal in Calcium - 104

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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
4
:
8
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165%
Contains more Folate +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Taquitos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165%
Contains more Folate +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
4
:
1
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Fats +164.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +80.9%
Contains more Water +1609.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.21
Cheese popcorn
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
Taquitos
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Fats +164.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +80.9%
Contains more Water +1609.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
2
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1
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%

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 Taquitos
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 30.73g Cheese popcorn
Protein 9.3g 9.21g Cheese popcorn
Fats 33.2g 12.54g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 33.63g Cheese popcorn
Calories 526kcal 284kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 0.79g 1.3g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 2.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 104mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 91mg 24mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 132mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 155mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 2.01mg 0.71mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.1mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 0.387mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 140IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 3.82mg 1.13mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.18µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.417mg 0.269mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.358mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg 0.717mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.191mg 0.189mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.489mg 0.428mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg 0.249mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 13mg Cheese popcorn
Trans Fat 0.071g Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 4.835g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 4.235g Cheese popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Taquitos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Cheese popcorn
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.