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Cheese popcorn vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheese popcorn and Popcorn

  • Cheese popcorn has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Cheese popcorn is 38% higher.
  • Popcorn is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
3
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7
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Calcium +1514.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.2%
Contains more Copper +87.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 358
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1514.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.2%
Contains more Copper +87.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 358

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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
7
:
4
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Vitamin E +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Cheese popcorn
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%
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +181.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
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3
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Fats +631.3%
Contains more Other +139.4%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Cheese popcorn
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
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +631.3%
Contains more Other +139.4%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Water +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
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1
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +921.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +563.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +921.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +563.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 9.3g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 33.2g 4.54g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 526kcal 387kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.79g 0.87g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 113mg 7mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 91mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 358mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 889mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 2.01mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 12µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 140IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 3.82mg 0.29mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.104mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.083mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.157mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.085mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg 0.338mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.489mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 0.95g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 2.318g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Cheese popcorn
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 881mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.773g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.
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.

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.