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Caramel popcorn vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel popcorn and Granola bars

  • Caramel popcorn has more Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Granola bars are higher in Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Granola bars covers your daily need of Manganese 44% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Caramel popcorn has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Granola bars. While Caramel popcorn has 0.185mg of Vitamin B6, Granola bars have only 0.085mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, granola bars, hard, 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 Iron +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +32%
Contains more Manganese +132.6%
Contains more Selenium +315.4%
Equal in Calcium - 61
Equal in Potassium - 336
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 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Iron +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +32%
Contains more Manganese +132.6%
Contains more Selenium +315.4%
Equal in Calcium - 61
Equal in Potassium - 336

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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Contains more Vitamin A +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +274.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.119
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 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +274.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.119

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.5%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.5%

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 bars
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 59.1g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 7.8g 19.8g Granola bars
Carbs 80.7g 64.4g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Sugar 45.36g 28.57g Granola bars
Fiber 3.8g 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 66mg 61mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 2.95mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 127mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 355mg 336mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 294mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Copper 0.297mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.764mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 3.9µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 78IU 33IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 2µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.119mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.581mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.085mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 23µg Granola bars
Vitamin K 3.9µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.231mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.641mg 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.199mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.112mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.303mg 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.182mg 0.216mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.37g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 12.05g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Granola bars
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
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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 vitamins?
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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
  2. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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