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Caramel popcorn vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel popcorn and Pupusas different?

  • Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, while Pupusas are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Caramel popcorn covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Pupusas.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 5 times more Manganese than Pupusas. Caramel popcorn contains 0.764mg of Manganese, while Pupusas contain 0.159mg.
  • Caramel popcorn is lower in Sodium.

Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types were 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 +34.7%
Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Copper +356.9%
Contains more Manganese +380.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +356.4%
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 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +34.7%
Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Copper +356.9%
Contains more Manganese +380.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +356.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 84
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 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 84

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +250.6%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Contains more Water +1509.7%
Equal in Other - 1.92
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
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Carbs +250.6%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Contains more Water +1509.7%
Equal in Other - 1.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 20.42g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 7.8g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 80.7g 23.02g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 232kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 45.36g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 3.8g 2.6g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 49mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.01mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 38mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 355mg 255mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 426mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.297mg 0.065mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.159mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 78IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.35mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.087mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 16µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 3.9µg 1.1µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.231mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.641mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.199mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.112mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.303mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.182mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0g 0.083g Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 3.166g Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 2.205g Caramel popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Pupusas
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
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.