Caramel popcorn vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caramel popcorn and beef sticks
- Caramel popcorn is higher in manganese, copper, and magnesium, yet beef sticks are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Beef sticks cover your daily saturated fat needs 99% more than caramel popcorn.
- Caramel popcorn contains 9 times more manganese than beef sticks. While caramel popcorn contains 0.764mg of manganese, beef sticks contain only 0.086mg.
- The amount of sodium in caramel popcorn is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.
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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 | +281% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +788.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
21.5 g
Fats:
49.6 g
Carbs:
5.4 g
Water:
19.1 g
Other:
4.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1394.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +235.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +535.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +478.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.4% |
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
20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +649.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.2% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.04g | 20.8g | 90% |
| Fats | 7.8g | 49.6g | 64% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 1531mg | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 20.47g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 133mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1µg | 42% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 21.5g | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.086mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 80.7g | 5.4g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.436mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.13mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 4.54mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 21mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 2.42mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 4.42g | 8% |
| Calories | 400kcal | 550kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 180mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 3.4mg | 6% |
| Folate | 16µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 257mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.328mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.9g | 5.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 66mg | 68mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.36g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 1.518mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.454mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
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
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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.76g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
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.