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Caramel popcorn vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between caramel popcorn and cocoa Krispies

  • Caramel popcorn has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin C.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 200% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.4%
Contains more IronIron +270.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 160% 403% 216% 72% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3800%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1170.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +987.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +709%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +770.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1918.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.249mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.1%
Contains more FatsFats +188.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10.6%
~equal in Carbs ~87.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
84% 12% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +810%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3170%

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 Cocoa Krispies
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Cocoa Krispies DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.8µg 200%
Vitamin A 4µg 1210µg 134%
Iron 3.91mg 14.5mg 132%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 1.61mg 110%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 1.21mg 97%
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 1.37mg 96%
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 16.1mg 88%
Folate 16µg 323µg 77%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 10.8mg 66%
Vitamin C 0mg 48mg 53%
Zinc 1.24mg 5mg 34%
Vitamin D 0IU 194IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Selenium 3.9µg 16.1µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.1g 21%
Starch 43.8g 18%
Manganese 0.764mg 1.1mg 15%
Sodium 177mg 424mg 11%
Fiber 3.8g 1.4g 10%
Magnesium 80mg 38mg 10%
Fats 7.8g 2.7g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.73g 0.3g 6%
Calcium 66mg 127mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.04g 2.1g 5%
Potassium 355mg 197mg 5%
Copper 0.297mg 0.332mg 4%
Phosphorus 127mg 102mg 4%
Protein 6.4g 4.6g 4%
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0.1µg 3%
Carbs 80.7g 87.9g 2%
Choline 17.3mg 8.7mg 2%
Calories 400kcal 389kcal 1%
Caffeine 0mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 76.9g 86.5g N/A
Sugar 45.36g 38.6g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.249mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.16mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.16mg 0%
Leucine 0.641mg 0.34mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.23mg 0%
Valine 0.303mg 0.24mg 0%
Histidine 0.182mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Cocoa Krispies
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Caramel popcorn
231%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)

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

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.