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Caramel popcorn vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel popcorn and Sweet potato chips

  • Caramel popcorn has more Iron, however, Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily Vitamin A needs 131% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Sweet potato chips have 2 times less Iron than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn has 3.91mg of Iron, while Sweet potato chips have 2.12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.9%
Contains more IronIron +84.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +134%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30252.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1055.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +528.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.088mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42%
Contains more FatsFats +314.7%
Contains more WaterWater +36.7%
Contains more OtherOther +87.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +235.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.8%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 400kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 6.4g 2.94g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Net carbs 76.9g 48.02g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 56.82g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 65mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 59mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 3.91mg 2.12mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 8.82g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 3.8g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.297mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 1.24mg 0.53mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 177mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 78IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 4µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.85mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.764mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 3.9µg 2.1µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 3.9µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 16µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Choline 17.3mg 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.941g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.231mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.17mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 0.287mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.112mg 0.09mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.278mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.267mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.096mg Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Sweet potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Caramel popcorn
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.