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Caramel popcorn vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel popcorn and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Copper, and Manganese, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 40% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 5 times more Iron than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Caramel popcorn contains 3.91mg of Iron, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.84mg.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Sodium.

Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 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.
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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.4%
Contains more IronIron +365.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +401.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +315.4%

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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +551.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.9%
Contains more FatsFats +129.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1040.3%
Contains more OtherOther +106.7%

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.1%

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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 400kcal 324kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 7.8g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 76.9g 25.62g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 27.22g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 21mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 355mg 121mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 0.84mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.067mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 127mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 177mg 1008mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.74mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.363mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 0.98mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.084mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 3.9µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 16µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 6.643g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.231mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.641mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.199mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.112mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.303mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.182mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.603g)
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 ($)
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.
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

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

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