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Caramel popcorn vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel popcorn and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Copper, and Manganese, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 40% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 5 times more Iron than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Caramel popcorn contains 3.91mg of Iron, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.84mg.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Sodium.

Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 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 Iron +365.5%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Potassium +193.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Copper +343.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +401.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Contains more Selenium +315.4%
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 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +365.5%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Potassium +193.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Copper +343.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +401.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Contains more Selenium +315.4%

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 E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +551.3%
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% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +551.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +196.5%
Contains more Protein +111.9%
Contains more Fats +129.1%
Contains more Water +1040.3%
Contains more Other +106.7%
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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more Carbs +196.5%
Contains more Protein +111.9%
Contains more Fats +129.1%
Contains more Water +1040.3%
Contains more Other +106.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%

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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 25.62g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 7.8g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 80.7g 27.22g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 324kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 45.36g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 3.91mg 0.84mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 21mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 355mg 121mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 1008mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.297mg 0.067mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.363mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 78IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.74mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 0.98mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.084mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 3.9µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.231mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.641mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.199mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.112mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.303mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.182mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 6.643g Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.