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Caramel popcorn vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel popcorn and Corn nuts different?

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Copper, and Manganese, however, Corn nuts are richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Caramel popcorn is 28% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 2 times more Copper than Corn nuts. While Caramel popcorn contains 0.297mg of Copper, Corn nuts contain only 0.136mg.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor are the varieties used 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 +288.2%
Contains more Iron +130%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.8%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +130%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.8%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%

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 B3 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.187
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.187

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Contains more Other +88.9%
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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Contains more Other +88.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.22
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 63.3g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 7.8g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 80.7g 71.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Sugar 45.36g Corn nuts
Fiber 3.8g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 66mg 17mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.7mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 127mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 355mg 286mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 600mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.297mg 0.136mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.487mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.507mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 16µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.58g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 3.22g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Corn nuts
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
15%
Caramel popcorn
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/nutrients
  2. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.