Caramel popcorn vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between caramel popcorn and corn chips
- Caramel popcorn has more iron, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3, while corn chips have more vitamin E, phosphorus, calcium, and selenium.
- Corn chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 43% higher.
- Corn chips contain 3 times less iron than caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn contains 3.91mg of iron, while corn chips contain 1.2mg.
- The amount of sodium in caramel popcorn is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +146.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.5% |
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:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +208.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +327.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
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Protein
~6.17g
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
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 16.438g | 88% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 7.23mg | 43% |
| Fats | 7.8g | 33.36g | 39% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.2mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.101mg | 22% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.333mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 9.134g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.04g | 4.331g | 15% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 514mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 194mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 80.7g | 56.9g | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 7.6µg | 7% |
| Calories | 400kcal | 538kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 0.842mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 138mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 144mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 6.3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 6.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.9g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.36g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 1.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.