Tortilla chips vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortilla chips and popcorn
- Tortilla chips have more fats, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin B12; however, popcorn is richer in fiber, manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.
- Popcorn covers your daily fiber needs 36% more than tortilla chips.
- Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84, while the glycemic index of popcorn is 62.
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
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 | +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
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 | +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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.695g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 2.318g | 56% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 14.5g | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 1.113mg | 32% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 4.54g | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.29mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 3.19mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 358mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.262mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 1.2µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 3.08mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 144mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.23g | 14% | |
| Protein | 7.1g | 12.94g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 0.95g | 12% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 7mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 0.637g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 2.308mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Folate | 12µg | 31µg | 5% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 387kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 329mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 77.78g | 3% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 54.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.157mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.083mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.5g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 665kcal | 299kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 21g | 26g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.8 | 5.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 63.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 21.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 0g | 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:
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 ProteinProtein | +82.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
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
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
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0.72g
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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