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Cheese popcorn vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheese popcorn and Potato sticks

  • Cheese popcorn has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Manganese, however, Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Potato sticks covers your daily Vitamin C needs 52% more than Cheese popcorn.
  • Cheese popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 +527.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.9%
Contains more Zinc +103%
Contains more Manganese +68.6%
Contains more Selenium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +373.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Copper +125%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +527.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.9%
Contains more Zinc +103%
Contains more Manganese +68.6%
Contains more Selenium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +373.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Copper +125%
Equal in Iron - 2.27

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +9360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +9360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Equal in Fats - 34.4
Equal in Carbs - 53.3
Equal in Other - 3.4
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Equal in Fats - 34.4
Equal in Carbs - 53.3
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.5%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 9.3g 6.7g Cheese popcorn
Fats 33.2g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 51.6g 53.3g Potato sticks
Calories 526kcal 522kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.79g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 9.9g 3.4g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 18mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 91mg 64mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 172mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 889mg 633mg Potato sticks
Zinc 2.01mg 0.99mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.713mg 0.423mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg 8.1µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 3.82mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0.5mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.096mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.116mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.403mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Folate 11µg 40µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 6.41g 8.88g Cheese popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 6.16g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Potato 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
31%
Cheese popcorn
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/nutrients
  2. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.