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Granola vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Granola and Popcorn

  • Popcorn has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, and Selenium than Granola.
  • Granola covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Popcorn.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
Contains more IronIron +16%
Contains more CopperCopper +129%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%

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
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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 20% 92% 49% 63% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 12%
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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +681.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +737.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +948.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2498.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2532.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.2µg
~equal in Choline ~21.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
~equal in Carbs ~77.78g
~equal in Water ~3.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +163.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Popcorn Opinion
Calories 389kcal 387kcal Granola
Protein 8.7g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 5.7g 4.54g Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Granola
Net carbs 73.9g 63.28g Granola
Carbs 80.9g 77.78g Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Magnesium 68mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 33mg 7mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 3.7mg 3.19mg Granola
Sugar 28.3g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 7g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.6mg 0.262mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 3.08mg Granola
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 228mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 257mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 1531IU 196IU Granola
Vitamin A 459µg 10µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.29mg Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 17.3µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.104mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.083mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 2.308mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.157mg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg Granola
Folate 816µg 31µg Granola
Choline 22.6mg 21.2mg Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 0.95g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 2.318g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Granola 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
298%
Granola
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.753g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.