Caramel popcorn vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caramel popcorn and penne
- Caramel popcorn is richer than penne in iron, magnesium, potassium, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for iron for caramel popcorn is 39% higher.
- Caramel popcorn contains 24 times more sugar than penne. Caramel popcorn contains 45.36g of sugar, while penne contains 1.9g.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191% |
| Contains more IronIron | +388.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +380.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2093.9% |
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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +717.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.91mg | 0.8mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.764mg | 33% | |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 33% | |
| Carbs | 80.7g | 16.8g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 0.4g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 126kcal | 14% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 355mg | 122mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.04g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Fats | 7.8g | 4g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 248mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 66mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 5.7g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.9g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.36g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)