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Caramel popcorn vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caramel popcorn and Potato salad

  • Caramel popcorn has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Potato salad has more Vitamin C.
  • Caramel popcorn's daily need coverage for Iron is 41% more.
  • Caramel popcorn has 8 times more Manganese than Potato salad. Caramel popcorn has 0.764mg of Manganese, while Potato salad has 0.101mg.
  • Caramel popcorn is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +247.4%
Contains more Iron +501.5%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +151.7%
Contains more Manganese +656.4%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +501.5%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +151.7%
Contains more Manganese +656.4%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1

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 B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.2%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.2%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.2%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +622.5%
Contains more Water +2203%
Equal in Fats - 8.2
Equal in Other - 1.95
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +622.5%
Contains more Water +2203%
Equal in Fats - 8.2
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48

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 Potato salad
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 Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 9.87g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 2.68g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 80.7g 11.17g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 143kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g Potato salad
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 19mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 0.65mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 15mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 52mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 254mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 529mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.31mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.118mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.101mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 78IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.06mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 0.89mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.141mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 7µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.042mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg 0.116mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.141mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 0.202mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.171mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.066mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.135mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.172mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.062mg Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 1.429g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 2.48g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 3.737g Potato salad

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Caramel popcorn Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.