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Caramel popcorn vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramel popcorn and Lasagne

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Lasagne is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Caramel popcorn covers your daily Iron needs 40% more than Lasagne.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 4 times more Magnesium than Lasagne. While Caramel popcorn contains 80mg of Magnesium, Lasagne contains only 20mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Caramel popcorn is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 Iron +450.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Manganese +295.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +307.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +450.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Manganese +295.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +307.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115

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 B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +460.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +460.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Carbs +425.4%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +2047.6%
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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Carbs +425.4%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +2047.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.2%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.2%

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 Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 13.66g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 7.8g 4.92g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 15.36g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 135kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 45.36g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 3.91mg 0.71mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 20mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 115mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 196mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 373mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.87mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.09mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.193mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 78IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.85mg
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.074mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.528mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.122mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 3.9µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.231mg 0.219mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.224mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 0.578mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.112mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.303mg 0.285mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.348g Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 1.758g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.433g Caramel popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel popcorn Lasagne
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%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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