Popcorn vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between popcorn and nachos
- Popcorn has more fiber, manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc; however, nachos have more vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin K.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 45% more.
- Popcorn has 6 times more manganese than nachos. Popcorn has 1.113mg of manganese, while nachos have 0.187mg.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index than popcorn.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +309.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +495.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +266.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1306.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1508.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +373.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1026.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1375.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +92% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +35.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 3.2g | 45% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.187mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 14.02g | 33% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.75mg | 31% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 21.5g | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 4.08mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 42mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 198mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.064mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.86mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 5.04g | 18% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 4.32g | 17% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.6µg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 19.3µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 34.91g | 14% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 313mg | 13% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 28.33g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.63mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 2.173g | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Folate | 31µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 343kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 362mg | 1% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 26.4mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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.