Tortilla chips vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Tortilla chips and Cheese popcorn?
- Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin K, yet Cheese popcorn is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
- Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for Sodium is 24% higher.
- Tortilla chips have 3 times more Vitamin K than Cheese popcorn. Tortilla chips have 20.9µg of Vitamin K, while Cheese popcorn has 8.2µg.
- Tortilla chips contain less Saturated Fat.
We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -63.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
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Water
~2.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 472kcal | 526kcal |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 9.3g |
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| Fats | 20.68g | 33.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.38g | 41.7g |
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| Carbs | 67.78g | 51.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg |
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 91mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 261mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 2.24mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.79g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 9.9g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 2.01mg |
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| Starch | 62.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 225mg | 361mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 889mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 3.82mg |
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.713mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 1.453mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.461mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.53µg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g |
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| Choline | 19.4mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.811g | 6.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.664g | 9.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 15.37g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.094mg |
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| Threonine | 0.417mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.402mg |
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| Leucine | 1.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.443mg |
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| Methionine | 0.191mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg |
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| Histidine | 0.252mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)