Caramel popcorn vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caramel popcorn and corn nuts different?
- Caramel popcorn is higher in iron, copper, and manganese; however, corn nuts are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for caramel popcorn is 28% higher.
- Caramel popcorn contains 2 times more copper than corn nuts. While caramel popcorn contains 0.297mg of copper, corn nuts contain only 0.136mg.
- Caramel popcorn has less saturated fat.
Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor are the varieties used 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 | +288.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +586.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.6% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
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
2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.22 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.22g
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.7mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.35mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 283mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 600mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.136mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 8.4g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.487mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 7.36g | 12% |
| Fats | 7.8g | 14.3g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.04g | 2.58g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 109mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 1.88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 66mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 9g | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 80.7g | 71.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 1.507mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.374mg | 3% |
| Calories | 400kcal | 436kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 286mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.9g | 63.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 3.22g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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