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Popcorn vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between popcorn and taquitos

  • Popcorn has more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and copper; however, taquitos are richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Popcorn covers your daily fiber needs 46% more than taquitos.
  • Taquitos have 6 times less magnesium than popcorn. Popcorn has 144mg of magnesium, while taquitos have 24mg.
  • Popcorn contains less sodium.
  • Popcorn has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of popcorn is 62, while the glycemic index of taquitos is 49.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Taquitos, frozen, chicken, and cheese, oven-heated.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.3%
Contains more IronIron +29.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +162%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1385.7%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0% 0% 3.3% 5.8% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0% 1.5% 10% 23% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1308.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.481mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Taquitos DV% diff.
Fiber 14.5g 2.9g 46%
Phosphorus 358mg 132mg 32%
Manganese 1.113mg 0.387mg 32%
Selenium 0µg 16.7µg 30%
Magnesium 144mg 24mg 29%
Zinc 3.08mg 0.71mg 22%
Sodium 8mg 453mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.331mg 19%
Copper 0.262mg 0.1mg 18%
Carbs 77.78g 33.63g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.277mg 15%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 16.9µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 4.235g 13%
Fats 4.54g 12.54g 12%
Calcium 7mg 104mg 10%
Starch 54.4g 29.62g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 3.85mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 4.835g 10%
Iron 3.19mg 2.47mg 9%
Folate 31µg 68µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.637g 2.31g 8%
Protein 12.94g 9.21g 7%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.13mg 6%
Calories 387kcal 284kcal 5%
Potassium 329mg 155mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 10µg 30µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.481mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.14mg 1%
Choline 21.2mg 15.9mg 1%
Protein per 100 calories 3.3g 3.2g N/A
Calories per 10 g protein 299kcal 308kcal N/A
Weight per 100 calories 26g 35g N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio 5.1 3.9 N/A
Net carbs 63.28g 30.73g N/A
Vitamin D* 0 IU 3 IU 0%
Sugar 0.87g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.717mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.468mg 0%
Methionine 0.252mg 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.418mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.367mg 0.249mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
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 ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.3%
Contains more FatsFats +176.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1187.3%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +408.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +83.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +140%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +28.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.