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Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Popcorn

  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes have more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Popcorn have more Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kellogg's Corn Flakes is 321% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes 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.
Contains more Iron +806%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +269.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +251%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +208%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +562.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Iron +806%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +269.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +251%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +208%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +562.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +811.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1731.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +675.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040.1%
Contains more Folate +1051.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +811.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1731.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +675.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040.1%
Contains more Folate +1051.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +198.6%
Contains more Protein +72.5%
Contains more Fats +1035%
Equal in Carbs - 77.78
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 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 Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +198.6%
Contains more Protein +72.5%
Contains more Fats +1035%
Equal in Carbs - 77.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1317.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1082.7%
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1317.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1082.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Corn Flakes Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 80.8g 63.28g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 7.5g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 0.4g 4.54g Popcorn
Carbs 84.1g 77.78g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 357kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 9.5g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 3.3g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 5mg 7mg Popcorn
Iron 28.9mg 3.19mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 39mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 102mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 168mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 729mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 1mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.198mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.168mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 8.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A 1786IU 196IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A RAE 490µg 10µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.29mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 143IU 0IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.104mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.083mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 2.308mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 0.157mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Folate 357µg 31µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.227mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.044mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.079mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.136mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.306mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.17mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.637g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.95g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 2.318g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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 ($)

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.