Granola vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are granola and cheese popcorn different?
- Granola has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, copper, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than cheese popcorn.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for granola is 478% higher.
- Granola contains 74 times more folate than cheese popcorn. While granola contains 816µg of folate, cheese popcorn contains only 11µg.
- Granola has less sodium.
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +65.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
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 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5637.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +512.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +602% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1636.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2164.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7318.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +530.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
5.7 g
Carbs:
80.9 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +482.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.3% |
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Protein
~9.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.39 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +288% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +860.6% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.53µg | 478% |
| Vitamin B6 | 4.08mg | 0.235mg | 296% |
| Folate | 816µg | 11µg | 201% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 15.37g | 92% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.2mg | 1.453mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.76mg | 0.124mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 7.7mg | 2.01mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.6mg | 0.14mg | 51% |
| Vitamin A | 459µg | 8µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.87mg | 0.241mg | 48% |
| Fats | 5.7g | 33.2g | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.713mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 257mg | 889mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 1.39g | 6.41g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 228mg | 361mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.24mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.5g | 9.7g | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 9.9g | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 2.1µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 0IU | 10% |
| Carbs | 80.9g | 51.6g | 10% |
| Selenium | 17.3µg | 12µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.43mg | 3.82mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.461mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 526kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 9.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 261mg | 1% |
| Choline | 22.6mg | 15.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.9g | 41.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.3g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.024mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.252mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.02g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.