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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +207.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +349.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +255.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +370% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.37g | 3.27g | 81% |
| Fats | 33.2g | 7.8g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 361mg | 127mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 177mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 6.41g | 1.04g | 24% |
| Fiber | 9.9g | 3.8g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 3.91mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.82mg | 0.85mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.297mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 2.73g | 17% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 3.9µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 51.6g | 80.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.126mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.24mg | 7% |
| Protein | 9.3g | 6.4g | 6% |
| Calories | 526kcal | 400kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.461mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 66mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.185mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 3.9µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 355mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.453mg | 1.99mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 91mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.713mg | 0.764mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 41.7g | 76.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.79g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 17.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.417mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.402mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.024mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.443mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.252mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.57g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 712mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.