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.
- Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84, while the glycemic index of popcorn is 62.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +186.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1414.3% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1117.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1641.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +355.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +496.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +14.9% |
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 10.769g | 56% |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 5.4g | 36% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.388mg | 32% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 20.68g | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 3.53mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.52mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 225mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.097mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 20.9µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 1.38mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 84mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 7.1g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 5.664g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 2.811g | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 106mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.838mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 4.4µg | 8% |
| Folate | 31µg | 12µg | 5% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 472kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.297mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 182mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 62.53g | 3% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 67.78g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 19.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 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 Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.