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Tortilla vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Caramel popcorn

  • Tortilla has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Caramel popcorn has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 27% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 6 times less Folate than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 98µg of Folate, while Caramel popcorn contains 16µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Caramel popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Selenium +325.6%
Contains more Magnesium +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +238.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +287.5%
Contains more Copper +191.2%
Contains more Manganese +185.1%
Equal in Calcium - 66
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Selenium +325.6%
Contains more Magnesium +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +238.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +287.5%
Contains more Copper +191.2%
Contains more Manganese +185.1%
Equal in Calcium - 66
Equal in Iron - 3.91

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +625.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +875%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +875%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +1110.9%
Contains more Fats +721.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Equal in Other - 1.8
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +1110.9%
Contains more Fats +721.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1375.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.3%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1375.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 7.28g 6.4g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 49.94g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 237kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 45.36g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 70mg 66mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 19mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 146mg 127mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 482mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.32mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.102mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.268mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 16.6µg 3.9µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.051mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.99mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 98µg 16µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.052mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.227mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.157mg 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.122mg 0.112mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.32mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.303mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.296g 1.04g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla Caramel 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
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.