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Caramel popcorn vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel popcorn and Granola?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Selenium in Granola is higher than in Caramel popcorn.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.

We used Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins 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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +521%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Selenium +343.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +521%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Selenium +343.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.7

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.
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Granola
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +1862.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2105.4%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +1862.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2105.4%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Equal in Carbs - 80.9
Equal in Water - 3.5
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
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Equal in Carbs - 80.9
Equal in Water - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.5
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.5

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Granola Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 73.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 8.7g Granola
Fats 7.8g 5.7g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 80.9g Granola
Calories 400kcal 389kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 28.3g Granola
Fiber 3.8g 7g Granola
Calcium 66mg 33mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 3.7mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 68mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 228mg Granola
Potassium 355mg 215mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 257mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.297mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 78IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 0µg 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 16µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 3.9µg 1.3µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 1.39g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 2.5g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 1.6g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Granola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Caramel popcorn
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola
Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.

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.