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Popcorn vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Popcorn and Tortilla chips

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 36% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips have 3 times less Manganese than Popcorn. Popcorn has 1.113mg of Manganese, while Tortilla chips have 0.388mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 +109.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +170.1%
Contains more Manganese +186.9%
Contains more Calcium +1414.3%
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% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +170.1%
Contains more Manganese +186.9%
Contains more Calcium +1414.3%
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 A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1641.7%
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 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1641.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Fats +355.5%
Contains more Other +26.8%
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Fats +355.5%
Contains more Other +26.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +496.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +496.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +14.9%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.78
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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +14.9%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Tortilla chips Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 62.38g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 7.1g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Carbs 77.78g 67.78g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 54.4g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Fructose 0.07g 0g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 14.5g 5.4g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Iron 3.19mg 1.52mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 84mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 225mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 182mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 328mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.38mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.097mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.388mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 196IU 4IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.07mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.838mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.297mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Folate 31µg 12µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 1.2µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.812g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.811g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Tortilla chips
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
25%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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