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Cheese popcorn vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese popcorn and Caramel popcorn different?

  • Cheese popcorn is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, and Copper.
  • Cheese popcorn covers your daily need of Phosphorus 33% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts 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 +71.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.764
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Calcium +71.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.764

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 A +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Folate +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +325.6%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.4%
Contains more Water +32%
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +325.6%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.4%
Contains more Water +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese popcorn Caramel popcorn
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 Cheese popcorn Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 9.3g 6.4g Cheese popcorn
Fats 33.2g 7.8g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 526kcal 400kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.79g 45.36g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 3.8g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 66mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 91mg 80mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 127mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 889mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 2.01mg 1.24mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 12µg 3.9µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 140IU 78IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 4µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 3.82mg 0.85mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.051mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.126mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.23mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.185mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 16µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg 3.9µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.052mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg 0.231mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.227mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg 0.641mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg 0.199mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg 0.112mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.32mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg 0.303mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg 0.182mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 2.73g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 3.27g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Caramel popcorn
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
31%
Cheese popcorn
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.57g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 712mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.37g)
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.