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Tortilla chips vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla chips and Popcorn

  • Tortilla chips have more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12, however, Popcorn is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 36% more than Tortilla chips.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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.
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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1414.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%

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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4800%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~21.2mg

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
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 FatsFats +355.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +496.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +14.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.72g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Popcorn Opinion
Calories 472kcal 387kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 20.68g 4.54g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 62.38g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 67.78g 77.78g Popcorn
Magnesium 84mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 106mg 7mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 1.52mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.78g 0.87g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.097mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 1.38mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 62.53g 54.4g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 328mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 4IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.29mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 4.4µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.104mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.157mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 1.2µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 31µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.812g Popcorn
Choline 19.4mg 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 0.95g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 2.318g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0g 0.07g Popcorn
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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 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
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
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.

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. 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.

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