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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.
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +333.8%
Contains more Copper +162%
Contains more Manganese +187.6%
Contains more Calcium +1385.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +333.8%
Contains more Copper +162%
Contains more Manganese +187.6%
Contains more Calcium +1385.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1308.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 206
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
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 B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1308.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 206
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +131.3%
Contains more Fats +176.2%
Contains more Water +1187.3%
Contains more Other +32.4%
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 Protein +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +131.3%
Contains more Fats +176.2%
Contains more Water +1187.3%
Contains more Other +32.4%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +83.7%
Contains more Sucrose +140%
Contains more Glucose +28.6%
Contains more Fructose +71.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Starch +83.7%
Contains more Sucrose +140%
Contains more Glucose +28.6%
Contains more Fructose +71.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 30.73g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 9.21g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 77.78g 33.63g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 284kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 29.62g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 0.87g 1.3g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 2.9g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 3.19mg 2.47mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 24mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 132mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 155mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 453mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.71mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.1mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.387mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 196IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 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
Folate 31µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 1.2µg 16.9µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.071g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.31g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
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
17%
Popcorn
36%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.

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