Tortilla chips vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tortilla chips and caramel popcorn
- Tortilla chips are richer in fats, vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet caramel popcorn is richer in iron, copper, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for iron for caramel popcorn is 30% higher.
- Caramel popcorn contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +206.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +315.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +435.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.695g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 3.27g | 50% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 3.91mg | 30% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.297mg | 22% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 7.8g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.85mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.764mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 127mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 3.9µg | 14% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.23g | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 1.04g | 8% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 177mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.051mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 1.99mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 2.73g | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 355mg | 5% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 400kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 80.7g | 4% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.126mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 6.4g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.24mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 3.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.5g | 1.6g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 665kcal | 625kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 21g | 25g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.8 | 5.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 76.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 17.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | N/A |
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:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
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Protein
~6.4g
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
1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +229.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
