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Caramel popcorn vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel popcorn and Corn cake?

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, and Fiber, however, Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% more.
  • Corn cake contains 3 times less Iron than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn contains 3.91mg of Iron, while Corn cake contains 1.4mg.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Sodium.

We used Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, corn cakes types 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 Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +179.3%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +137.6%
Contains more Selenium +153.8%
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 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +179.3%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +137.6%
Contains more Selenium +153.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.9%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
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% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.9%
Contains more Folate +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Water +39.4%
Equal in Carbs - 83.4
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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Water +39.4%
Equal in Carbs - 83.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%

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 Corn cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Corn cake Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 81.5g Corn cake
Protein 6.4g 8.1g Corn cake
Fats 7.8g 2.4g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 83.4g Corn cake
Calories 400kcal 387kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 23.47g Corn cake
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 19mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.4mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 114mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 127mg 157mg Corn cake
Potassium 355mg 157mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 488mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 2mg Corn cake
Copper 0.297mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Manganese 0.764mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 3.9µg 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin A 78IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.05mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.14mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 19µg Corn cake
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.231mg 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.641mg 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.199mg 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.112mg 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.303mg 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.182mg 0.227mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 0.76g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.93g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Corn cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.