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Taquitos vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taquitos and Popcorn

  • Taquitos have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Popcorn is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 46% more than Taquitos.
  • Popcorn contains less Sodium.

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

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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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
2
:
8
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Calcium +1385.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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%
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1385.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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%

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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
9
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 196
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.51
Taquitos
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%
Popcorn
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 196
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
3
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Fats +176.2%
Contains more Water +1187.3%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +131.3%
Taquitos
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
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +176.2%
Contains more Water +1187.3%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +131.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
2
:
1
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
3
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Glucose +28.6%
Contains more Fructose +71.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +83.7%
Contains more Sucrose +140%
Taquitos
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
Popcorn
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
Contains more Glucose +28.6%
Contains more Fructose +71.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +83.7%
Contains more Sucrose +140%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taquitos Popcorn
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 Taquitos Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 9.21g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 12.54g 4.54g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 284kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 29.62g 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.12g 0.07g Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 2.9g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 104mg 7mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 24mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 132mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 155mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 453mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.71mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.1mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.387mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 16.7µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 196IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 10µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.29mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.104mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.083mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 2.308mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Folate 68µg 31µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 1.2µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.085mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.717mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.468mg 0.338mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.428mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.249mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.071g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.95g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 2.318g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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
Taquitos Popcorn
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
36%
Taquitos
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
72%
Popcorn

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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients
  2. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.