Cheese popcorn vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese popcorn and tortilla chips?
- Cheese popcorn is richer in phosphorus, fiber, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B12, yet tortilla chips are richer in vitamin K.
- Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for sodium is 24% higher.
- Cheese popcorn has 3 times more vitamin B2 than tortilla chips. Cheese popcorn has 0.241mg of vitamin B2, while tortilla chips have 0.07mg.
- Tortilla chips contain less sodium.
We used Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.4% |
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Water
~2.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.1% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.37g | 10.769g | 31% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Sodium | 889mg | 328mg | 24% |
| Fats | 33.2g | 20.68g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 361mg | 225mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9.9g | 5.4g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.41g | 2.811g | 16% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 4.4µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.713mg | 0.388mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 20.9µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 5.664g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.52mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0.36µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.38mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 51.6g | 67.78g | 5% |
| Protein | 9.3g | 7.1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.453mg | 0.838mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.461mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Calories | 526kcal | 472kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 3.82mg | 3.53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 91mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 106mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 41.7g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.79g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Folate | 11µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.024mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)