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Caramel popcorn vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel popcorn and Pork skins different?

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork skins is 71% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 11 times more Manganese than Pork skins. While Caramel popcorn contains 0.764mg of Manganese, Pork skins contain only 0.069mg.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Sodium.

Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, pork skins, plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +344.3%
Contains more Magnesium +627.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains more Potassium +179.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +121.4%
Contains more Copper +216%
Contains more Manganese +1007.2%
Contains more Selenium +951.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +344.3%
Contains more Magnesium +627.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains more Potassium +179.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +121.4%
Contains more Copper +216%
Contains more Manganese +1007.2%
Contains more Selenium +951.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +95%
Contains more Vitamin E +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +704.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +95%
Contains more Vitamin E +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +704.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +83.3%
Contains more Protein +857.8%
Contains more Fats +301.3%
Contains more Other +211.1%
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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +83.3%
Contains more Protein +857.8%
Contains more Fats +301.3%
Contains more Other +211.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 0g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 7.8g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 80.7g 0g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Sugar 45.36g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 3.8g 0g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 30mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 0.88mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 11mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 85mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 1818mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.56mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.094mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.069mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 78IU 40IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.53mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.549mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.023mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.231mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.227mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.641mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.199mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.112mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.303mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.182mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 11.37g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 3.64g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel popcorn Pork skins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Caramel popcorn
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1641mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.