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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 for 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% 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 0% 32% 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 +2300%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Iron 3.91mg 0.84mg 38%
Sodium 177mg 1008mg 36%
Phosphorus 127mg 358mg 33%
Calcium 66mg 331mg 27%
Copper 0.297mg 0.067mg 26%
Saturated fat 1.04g 6.643g 25%
Selenium 3.9µg 16.2µg 22%
Carbs 80.7g 27.22g 18%
Vitamin K 3.9µg 25.4µg 18%
Manganese 0.764mg 0.363mg 17%
Fats 7.8g 17.87g 15%
Magnesium 80mg 21mg 14%
Protein 6.4g 13.56g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 5.104g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin A 4µg 96µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.257mg 10%
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g 9%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.084mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.15mg 8%
Potassium 355mg 121mg 7%
Zinc 1.24mg 1.98mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 0.98mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.73g 4.287g 4%
Calories 400kcal 324kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.38mg 3%
Folate 16µg 26µg 3%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.74mg 1%
Net carbs 76.9g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 45.36g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.641mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.303mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.182mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

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
31%
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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