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Caramel popcorn vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caramel popcorn and Popcorn

  • Caramel popcorn has more Iron, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 43% more.
  • Popcorn is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +842.9%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.7%
~equal in Potassium ~329mg

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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.2%
~equal in Carbs ~77.78g
~equal in Water ~3.32g

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.8%

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 Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Popcorn Opinion
Calories 400kcal 387kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 7.8g 4.54g Caramel popcorn
Net carbs 76.9g 63.28g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 77.78g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 66mg 7mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 329mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 3.19mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 3.8g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.262mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 177mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.29mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.083mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.157mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg 1.2µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 31µg Popcorn
Choline 17.3mg 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 0.95g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 2.318g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 ($)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.