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Tortilla chips vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla chips and Caramel popcorn

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Caramel popcorn is 30% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.1%
Contains more IronIron +157.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~80mg

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
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% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +435.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.185mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +165.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25%
~equal in Protein ~6.4g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 472kcal 400kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 6.4g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 7.8g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 62.38g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 67.78g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 84mg 80mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 66mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 1.52mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 0.78g 45.36g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 3.8g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.38mg 1.24mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 127mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 4IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.85mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 4.4µg 3.9µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.051mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.23mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 3.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 16µg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0.812g 0g Caramel popcorn
Choline 19.4mg 17.3mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 2.73g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 3.27g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Caramel popcorn
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
24%
Tortilla chips
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.