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Caramel popcorn vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel popcorn and Cheese popcorn different?

  • Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, and Copper, while Cheese popcorn is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheese popcorn covers your daily need of Phosphorus 33% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 2 times more Copper than Cheese popcorn. Caramel popcorn contains 0.297mg of Copper, while Cheese popcorn contains 0.14mg.
  • Caramel popcorn is lower in Sodium.

Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor types were used in this article.

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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 +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Contains more Calcium +71.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +207.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.713
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 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Contains more Calcium +71.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +207.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.713

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 B3 +37%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.3%
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 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +56.4%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +325.6%
Contains more Other +88.9%
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
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +56.4%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +325.6%
Contains more Other +88.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370%

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 Cheese popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 41.7g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 9.3g Cheese popcorn
Fats 7.8g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 51.6g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 0.79g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 3.8g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 66mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 2.24mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 355mg 261mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 889mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.14mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.713mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.124mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.453mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 16µg 11µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 6.41g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 15.37g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Cheese popcorn
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
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.57g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 712mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.37g)
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.