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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.
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
1
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9
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Iron +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.7%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Contains more Manganese +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +172.7%
Equal in Calcium - 113
Equal in Magnesium - 91
Tortilla chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Iron +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.7%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Contains more Manganese +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +172.7%
Equal in Calcium - 113
Equal in Magnesium - 91

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.
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
3
:
8
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 3.82
Equal in Folate - 11
Tortilla chips
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%
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 3.82
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
2
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3
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Equal in Water - 2.5
Tortilla chips
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
Cheese popcorn
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Equal in Water - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
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2
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.7%
Tortilla chips
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Tortilla chips Cheese popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 41.7g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 9.3g Cheese popcorn
Fats 20.68g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 67.78g 51.6g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 0.79g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 106mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 1.52mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 84mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 225mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 182mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 328mg 889mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.097mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.388mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 4.4µg 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 4IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 3.53mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.124mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.453mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 12µg 11µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 20.9µg 8.2µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.811g 6.41g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 15.37g Cheese popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Cheese 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
25%
Tortilla chips
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients
  2. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.