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Caramel popcorn vs. Post Golden Crisp Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel popcorn and Post Golden Crisp Cereal

  • Caramel popcorn contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Zinc than Post Golden Crisp Cereal.
  • Post Golden Crisp Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 233% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP.

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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.
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn
5
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5
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Magnesium +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Copper +48.5%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Zinc +351.6%
Contains more Selenium +1146.2%
Caramel popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 252% 43% 98% 16% 13% 153% 67% 0% 266%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Magnesium +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Copper +48.5%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Zinc +351.6%
Contains more Selenium +1146.2%

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.
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn
3
:
8
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3461.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2645.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +927%
Contains more Folate +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Caramel popcorn
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%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 167% 7% 222% 0% 350% 370% 347% 0% 439% 278% 700% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3461.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2645.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +927%
Contains more Folate +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn
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:
1
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +358.8%
Contains more Water +135.7%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Caramel popcorn
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
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
6% 2% 90%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 90.1 g
Water: 1.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +358.8%
Contains more Water +135.7%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn
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1
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Caramel popcorn
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
14% 43% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%

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 Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Post Golden Crisp Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 85.1g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Protein 6.4g 5.5g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 1.7g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 90.1g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calories 400kcal 380kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 53.6g Caramel popcorn
Fiber 3.8g 5g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calcium 66mg 15mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 6.7mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Magnesium 80mg 59mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 227mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Potassium 355mg 176mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 95mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Zinc 1.24mg 5.6mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.297mg 0.2mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 48.6µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 78IU 2778IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 832µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.33mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 296IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 7.4µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 1.4mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 1.6mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 18.5mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 1.9mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Folate 16µg 370µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.6µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.2g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 0.6g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.6g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
240%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
91%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.24g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Post Golden Crisp Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171652/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.