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

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Important differences between Cheese popcorn and Sweet potato chips

  • Cheese popcorn has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 131% more.
  • Sweet potato chips contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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.
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +149%
Contains more Zinc +279.2%
Contains more Selenium +471.4%
Contains more Potassium +254.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +194.3%
Contains more Manganese +89.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
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 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +149%
Contains more Zinc +279.2%
Contains more Selenium +471.4%
Contains more Potassium +254.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +194.3%
Contains more Manganese +89.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.12

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +16810.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.7%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +198.8%
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 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +16810.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.7%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +198.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +216.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Water +80.4%
Equal in Fats - 32.35
Equal in Other - 3.38
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
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 Protein +216.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Water +80.4%
Equal in Fats - 32.35
Equal in Other - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.155
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.155

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Protein 9.3g 2.94g Cheese popcorn
Fats 33.2g 32.35g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 526kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 0.79g 8.82g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 8.8g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 59mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 2.12mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 91mg 65mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 145mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 889mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 2.01mg 0.53mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.713mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 12µg 2.1µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 140IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 3.82mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.088mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.161mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 11µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.417mg 0.26mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.17mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg 0.287mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg 0.205mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg 0.09mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.278mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg 0.267mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg 0.096mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 6.41g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 9.155g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 12.224g Cheese popcorn

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Cheese popcorn Sweet potato chips
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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
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 854mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.469g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. 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.

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