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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Raisin Bran Cereal and Caramel popcorn

  • Caramel popcorn has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 142% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 +290%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.9%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +412.9%
Contains more Copper +71%
Contains more Selenium +889.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 572% 98% 146% 49% 61% 174% 170% 0% 211%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Iron +290%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.9%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +412.9%
Contains more Copper +71%
Contains more Selenium +889.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -62%

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 +985.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.5%
Contains more Folate +2018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 4% 75% 0% 158% 167% 159% 0% 197% 255% 317% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +985.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.5%
Contains more Folate +2018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Water +127.3%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Fats +317.1%
Equal in Carbs - 80.7
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
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
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Water +127.3%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Fats +317.1%
Equal in Carbs - 80.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +664.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.1%
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.908 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +664.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 7.63g 6.4g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fats 1.87g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.37g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 342kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 33.04g 45.36g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fiber 10.2g 3.8g Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium 33mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 15.25mg 3.91mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Magnesium 136mg 80mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Phosphorus 339mg 127mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 546mg 355mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sodium 466mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 6.36mg 1.24mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Copper 0.508mg 0.297mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Manganese 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 38.6µg 3.9µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 847IU 78IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 253µg 4µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 102IU 0IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 2.5µg 0µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.051mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 0.126mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 1.99mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 0.185mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Folate 339µg 16µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 0µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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 0.424g 1.04g Raisin Bran Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.357g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 3.27g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Raisin Bran Cereal Caramel popcorn
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
115%
Raisin Bran Cereal
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.616g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 ($)

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.