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Granola vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Granola and Caramel popcorn?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Selenium in Granola is higher than in Caramel popcorn.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 115 times less Vitamin A RAE than Granola. Granola contains 459µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Caramel popcorn contains 4µg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts types in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +521%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Selenium +343.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +521%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Selenium +343.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Equal in Iron - 3.91

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.
Granola
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +1862.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2105.4%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +1862.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2105.4%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Carbs - 80.7
Equal in Water - 3.3
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Carbs - 80.7
Equal in Water - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.73
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.73

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 8.7g 6.4g Granola
Fats 5.7g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.9g 80.7g Granola
Calories 389kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 28.3g 45.36g Granola
Fiber 7g 3.8g Granola
Calcium 33mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.7mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 68mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 228mg 127mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 257mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 7.7mg 1.24mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.297mg Granola
Manganese 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 17.3µg 3.9µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 78IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 4µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.85mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.051mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.126mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 1.99mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.185mg Granola
Folate 816µg 16µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.39g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 3.27g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Granola Caramel 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
322%
Granola
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola
Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 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.

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. 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.