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Corn grits vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn grits and Caramel popcorn

  • Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Caramel popcorn has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn grits. Corn grits contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Caramel popcorn contains 0.051mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more IronIron +71.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1214.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1277.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +807.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1459.2%
~equal in Calcium ~66mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +560.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +565.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.126mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 WaterWater +2361.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +305.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1491.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406%
Contains more OtherOther +136.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3270.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1612%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn grits Caramel popcorn
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 74kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 1.58g 6.4g Caramel popcorn
Fats 0.49g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Net carbs 14.85g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 15.95g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 6mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 64mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 27mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 6.71mg 3.91mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 45.36g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.09mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 227mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.049mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.051mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.126mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 0µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 27µg 16µg Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.04g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.052mg 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.228mg 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.031mg 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.029mg 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.077mg 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.048mg 0.182mg Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Caramel popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Corn grits
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.