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Caramel popcorn vs. General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel popcorn and General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Folate, and Calcium in General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is higher than in Caramel popcorn.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 277% more than Caramel popcorn.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH.

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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 39% 133% 18% 768% 64% 494% 85% 74% 202% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +572.7%
Contains more IronIron +423.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1361.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.5%

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 65% 184% 43% 159% 617% 477% 460% 28% 623% 831% 24% 276% 7.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3830.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4737.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1540.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%

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
5% 10% 78% 3% 3%
Protein: 5.45 g
Fats: 10.25 g
Carbs: 77.99 g
Water: 3.24 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +70.6%
~equal in Carbs ~77.99g
~equal in Water ~3.24g

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
12% 61% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.975 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.11 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.975g

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 General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Opinion
Calories 400kcal 410kcal General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Protein 6.4g 5.45g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 10.25g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin C 0mg 19.4mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Net carbs 76.9g 71.19g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 77.99g Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 210IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Magnesium 80mg 54mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 444mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Potassium 355mg 201mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 20.48mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sugar 45.36g 30.3g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fiber 3.8g 6.8g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Copper 0.297mg 0.192mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 18.12mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Starch 35.2g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Phosphorus 127mg 199mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sodium 177mg 567mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 3066IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A 4µg 918µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.14mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 0µg 5.3µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Manganese 0.764mg 1.545mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Selenium 3.9µg 4.7µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 2.467mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 2.067mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 24.533mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.465mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 2.7mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.65µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin K 3.9µg 9.4µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Folate 16µg 368µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Trans Fat 0g 0.017g Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg 13.1mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.975g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 4.92g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 2.11g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.074mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Threonine 0.231mg 0.181mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.191mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 0.372mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.085mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.085mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.245mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.255mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.127mg Caramel popcorn
Fructose 8.2g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.918g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
292%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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

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.