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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 covers 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 Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Potassium +38.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Copper +128.5%
Contains more Manganese +788.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Equal in Calcium - 68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Potassium +38.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Copper +128.5%
Contains more Manganese +788.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Equal in Calcium - 68

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1394.4%
Contains more Protein +235.9%
Contains more Fats +535.9%
Contains more Water +478.8%
Contains more Other +144.4%
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
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +1394.4%
Contains more Protein +235.9%
Contains more Fats +535.9%
Contains more Water +478.8%
Contains more Other +144.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +649.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.2%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +649.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Caramel popcorn Beef sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 5.4g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 7.8g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 80.7g 5.4g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 45.36g Beef sticks
Fiber 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.91mg 3.4mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 21mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 355mg 257mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 1531mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.297mg 0.13mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.086mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Folate 16µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.231mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.641mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.199mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.112mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.303mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.182mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 20.8g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 4.42g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Beef 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
15%
Caramel popcorn
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1354mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.76g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.