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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.

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 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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 A ~206IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.481mg

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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Taquitos Opinion
Calories 387kcal 284kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 9.21g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 12.54g Taquitos
Net carbs 63.28g 30.73g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 33.63g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 144mg 24mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 329mg 155mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 2.47mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 1.3g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 2.9g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.1mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.71mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 29.62g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 132mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 453mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 10µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 1.113mg 0.387mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.481mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.14mg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 1.2µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 31µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 15.9mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.31g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.452mg 0.269mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.358mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.717mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.252mg 0.189mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.418mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.428mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.249mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.12g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Taquitos
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
16%
Popcorn
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.673g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
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. 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.