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Tortilla vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Popcorn?

  • Tortilla is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 48% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Popcorn is lower.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped types in this article.

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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 Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +657.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +862.5%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Contains more Manganese +315.3%
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 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +657.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +862.5%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Contains more Manganese +315.3%

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 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Folate +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Folate +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1103.6%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Fats +377.9%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Water +1103.6%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Fats +377.9%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +492.8%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +492.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +114.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +26.5%
Contains more Sucrose +227.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 Glucose +114.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +26.5%
Contains more Sucrose +227.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 7.28g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 0.95g 4.54g Popcorn
Carbs 49.94g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 237kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 43.02g 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0g 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 2.75g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 2.4g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 70mg 7mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 3.19mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 146mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 105mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 482mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.32mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.102mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.268mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 16.6µg 0µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.29mg Popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.104mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.083mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.308mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Folate 98µg 31µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.2µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.182mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.53mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.157mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.122mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.326mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.165mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.637g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.95g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 2.318g Popcorn
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

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 - 0.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.