Caramel popcorn vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caramel popcorn and plantain chips
- Caramel popcorn is higher in iron, manganese, and copper, yet plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Caramel popcorn covers your daily iron needs 37% more than plantain chips.
- Caramel popcorn contains 3 times more manganese than plantain chips. While caramel popcorn contains 0.764mg of manganese, plantain chips contain only 0.276mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in caramel popcorn is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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 | +12.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +633.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +875% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1625% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +492.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +378.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.8% |
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:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +279.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
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
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 11.739g | 56% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 0.97mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Fats | 7.8g | 29.59g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 1.04g | 8.337g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 5.04mg | 28% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.46mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.276mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 28.6µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 1.1mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 786mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.198mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 2.28g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 5.632g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Calories | 400kcal | 531kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 0.802mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 0.4µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 80.7g | 63.84g | 6% |
| Folate | 16µg | 35µg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.9g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.36g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.185g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)