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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +501.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +656.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.2% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +622.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2203% |
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Fats
~8.2g
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Other
~1.95g
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.48g
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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| Iron | 3.91mg | 0.65mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.101mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 80.7g | 11.17g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.118mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 529mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 15mg | 15% |
| Calories | 400kcal | 143kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 52mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.31mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 2.68g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 0.89mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.534mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 3.737g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.04g | 1.429g | 2% |
| Fats | 7.8g | 8.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 2.48g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.9g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.36g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 4.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.389g)
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 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.