Granola bars vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between granola bars and caramel popcorn
- Granola bars have more manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin K, and vitamin E; however, caramel popcorn is higher in iron and vitamin B6.
- Granola bars cover your daily need for manganese, 44% more than caramel popcorn.
- Granola bars have 5 times more vitamin B1 than caramel popcorn. While granola bars have 0.264mg of vitamin B1, caramel popcorn has only 0.051mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +315.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +417.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +253.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +274.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 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 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.1% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 3.27g | 59% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 0.764mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 3.9µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 127mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.051mg | 18% |
| Fats | 19.8g | 7.8g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.95mg | 3.91mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.297mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 3.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.185mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 0.85mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 1.24mg | 7% |
| Protein | 10.1g | 6.4g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 1.04g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 80.7g | 5% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 177mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 2.73g | 4% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 400kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 1.99mg | 3% |
| Folate | 23µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.126mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 355mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Choline | 22mg | 17.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 76.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
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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
23%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.