Caramel popcorn vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caramel popcorn and onion rings
- Caramel popcorn is richer in iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet onion rings is richer in vitamin K and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for caramel popcorn is 33% higher.
- Caramel popcorn contains 5 times more magnesium than onion rings. Caramel popcorn contains 80mg of magnesium, while onion rings contains 17mg.
- Caramel popcorn contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +370.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +212.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +306.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +195.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +61.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +262.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +774.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +106.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 3.91mg | 1.25mg | 33% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 7.633g | 29% |
Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 34.1µg | 25% |
Copper | 0.297mg | 0.073mg | 25% |
Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.348mg | 18% |
Carbs | 80.7g | 33.79g | 16% |
Magnesium | 80mg | 17mg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.185mg | 11% |
Starch | 25.58g | 11% | |
Fats | 7.8g | 14.3g | 10% |
Phosphorus | 127mg | 71mg | 8% |
Sodium | 177mg | 370mg | 8% |
Potassium | 355mg | 123mg | 7% |
Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.42mg | 7% |
Fiber | 3.8g | 2.2g | 6% |
Calories | 400kcal | 276kcal | 6% |
Saturated fat | 1.04g | 2.137g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.117mg | 5% |
Protein | 6.4g | 4.14g | 5% |
Folate | 16µg | 33µg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 1.349mg | 4% |
Calcium | 66mg | 31mg | 4% |
Selenium | 3.9µg | 5.6µg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.26g | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.294mg | 1% |
Choline | 17.3mg | 10.7mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 3g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.116mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 76.9g | 31.59g | N/A |
Sugar | 45.36g | 5.1g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.053g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.641mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.303mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.182mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.789g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.047g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.346g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
33.79 g
Water:
46.37 g
Other:
1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +83.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1305.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.27 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3g