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Banana chips vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana chips and Popcorn

  • Banana chips have more Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Popcorn have more Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Banana chips is 142% higher.
  • Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, banana chips and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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.
Banana chips
Banana chips
5
:
5
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +155.2%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +539.3%
Contains more Zinc +310.7%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Banana chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +155.2%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +539.3%
Contains more Zinc +310.7%
Contains more Copper +27.8%

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.
Banana chips
Banana chips
4
:
6
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2
Banana chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana chips
Banana chips
2
:
3
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Fats +640.1%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Protein +462.6%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Equal in Other - 1.42
Banana chips
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +640.1%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Protein +462.6%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana chips
Banana chips
1
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.9%
Banana chips
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Banana chips Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Banana chips Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 2.3g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 33.6g 4.54g Banana chips
Carbs 58.4g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 519kcal 387kcal Banana chips
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 35.34g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 7.7g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 18mg 7mg Banana chips
Iron 1.25mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 76mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 56mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 536mg 329mg Banana chips
Sodium 6mg 8mg Banana chips
Zinc 0.75mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.205mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.56mg 1.113mg Banana chips
Selenium 1.5µg 0µg Banana chips
Vitamin A 83IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.29mg Popcorn
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Banana chips
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 0.71mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.51mg Banana chips
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.157mg Banana chips
Folate 14µg 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg Banana chips
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.076mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.158mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.107mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.024mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.086mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.104mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.18mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 28.97g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 1.95g 0.95g Banana chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 2.318g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana chips 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
15%
Banana chips
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Banana chips
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.333g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/nutrients
  2. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.