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 CalciumCalcium | +247.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
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:
8.1 g
Fats:
2.4 g
Carbs:
83.4 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +225% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.4% |
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Carbs
~83.4g
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
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.93 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +259.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +251.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.764mg | 1.815mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.4mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 5.15mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.25mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 0.93g | 16% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 488mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.42mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.83mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 9.9µg | 11% |
| Fats | 7.8g | 2.4g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 114mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 355mg | 157mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 0.76g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 157mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.04g | 0.42g | 3% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 8.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 400kcal | 387kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 80.7g | 83.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.9g | 81.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.36g | 23.47g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.408mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0.227mg | 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
14%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.