Cheese popcorn vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese popcorn and granola bars
- Cheese popcorn has more vitamin B12, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin E; however, granola bars are higher in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Granola bars cover your daily manganese needs 46% more than cheese popcorn.
- Granola bars have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +85.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
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 AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +78% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.8% |
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:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56% |
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Protein
~10.1g
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
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
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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| Manganese | 0.713mg | 1.777mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.392mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 294mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.37g | 12.05g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Fats | 33.2g | 19.8g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.41g | 2.37g | 18% |
| Fiber | 9.9g | 5.3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 4.38g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.264mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 3.82mg | 2.09mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.085mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 361mg | 277mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.95mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.119mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 16.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.461mg | 0.813mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 14.6µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 51.6g | 64.4g | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Calories | 526kcal | 471kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 9.3g | 10.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 336mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.453mg | 1.581mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 91mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 41.7g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.79g | 28.57g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.417mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.402mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.024mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.443mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.252mg | 0.216mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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.