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Caramel popcorn vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caramel popcorn and kellogg's Special K

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than caramel popcorn in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 808% more than caramel popcorn.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K.

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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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +569.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +616.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1307.7%

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.
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% 1.3% 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 227% 167% 306% 50% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3800%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1035.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3381.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7962.5%

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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more FatsFats +335.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
~equal in Carbs ~73.4g
~equal in Water ~3g

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +810%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +717.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%

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 Kellogg's Special K
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Kellogg's Special K DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg 808%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 6.44mg 481%
Folate 16µg 1290µg 319%
Iron 3.91mg 28mg 301%
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 1.91mg 137%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 1.69mg 137%
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 22.6mg 129%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 15.3mg 96%
Selenium 3.9µg 54.9µg 93%
Vitamin C 0mg 68mg 76%
Vitamin A 4µg 500µg 55%
Manganese 0.764mg 33%
Protein 6.4g 17.79g 23%
Sodium 177mg 667mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.4g 19%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg 17%
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU 17%
Magnesium 80mg 12mg 16%
Copper 0.297mg 0.179mg 13%
Phosphorus 127mg 48mg 11%
Fiber 3.8g 1.4g 10%
Fats 7.8g 1.79g 9%
Potassium 355mg 53mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.73g 0.3g 6%
Zinc 1.24mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 5%
Calcium 66mg 23mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.04g 0.4g 3%
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0.1µg 3%
Carbs 80.7g 73.4g 2%
Calories 400kcal 377kcal 1%
Choline 17.3mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 76.9g 72g N/A
Sugar 45.36g 12.69g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Kellogg's Special K
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
532%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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.