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

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Differences between Caramel popcorn and Corn grits

  • Caramel popcorn has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium, while Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1214.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1277.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +807.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1459.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +71.6%
~equal in Calcium ~64mg

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% 4.7% 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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +560.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +305.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1491.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406%
Contains more OtherOther +136.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2361.2%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3270.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1612%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Corn grits Opinion
Calories 400kcal 74kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 1.58g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 0.49g Caramel popcorn
Net carbs 76.9g 14.85g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 15.95g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 6mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 64mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 27mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 45.36g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 3.8g 1.1g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.09mg Caramel popcorn
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 127mg 14mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 227mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.01mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.049mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.672mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.028mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 27µg Corn grits
Choline 17.3mg 2.6mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 0.081g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.191g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.011mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.058mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 0.228mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.031mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.029mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.087mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.077mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.048mg Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Corn grits
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Caramel popcorn
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.