Caramel popcorn vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between caramel popcorn and arepa
- Caramel popcorn has more iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, arepa is higher in vitamin A.
- Caramel popcorn covers your daily need for iron, 36% more than arepa.
- Caramel popcorn has 10 times more copper than arepa. While caramel popcorn has 0.297mg of copper, arepa has only 0.03mg.
- Caramel popcorn has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +196.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +890% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +558.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +193.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +293.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1439.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.27 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.04mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.03mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.116mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 0.989g | 15% |
| Carbs | 80.7g | 37.14g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Calories | 400kcal | 219kcal | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.04g | 2.902g | 8% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 0.888mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 61µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 177mg | 270mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Fats | 7.8g | 5.38g | 4% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 6.1µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 1.514g | 3% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 5.48g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 4.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.9g | 34.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.36g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 3.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)