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Popcorn vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Popcorn and Banana chips

  • Popcorn has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Banana chips has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Banana chips is 142% higher.
  • Banana chips have 6 times less Phosphorus than Popcorn. Popcorn has 358mg of Phosphorus, while Banana chips have 56mg.
  • Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, banana chips.

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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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
5
:
5
Banana chips
Banana chips
Contains more Iron +155.2%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +539.3%
Contains more Zinc +310.7%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Banana chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Contains more Iron +155.2%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +539.3%
Contains more Zinc +310.7%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
6
:
4
Banana chips
Banana chips
Contains more Vitamin A +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3
Popcorn
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%
Banana chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
3
:
2
Banana chips
Banana chips
Contains more Protein +462.6%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Fats +640.1%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Equal in Other - 1.4
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Banana chips
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +462.6%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Fats +640.1%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
2
:
1
Banana chips
Banana chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Banana chips
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Banana chips Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 50.7g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 2.3g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 33.6g Banana chips
Carbs 77.78g 58.4g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 519kcal Banana chips
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 35.34g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 7.7g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 18mg Banana chips
Iron 3.19mg 1.25mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 76mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 56mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 536mg Banana chips
Sodium 8mg 6mg Banana chips
Zinc 3.08mg 0.75mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.205mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 1.56mg Banana chips
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Banana chips
Vitamin A 196IU 83IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 4µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.24mg Popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Banana chips
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.017mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.71mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.62mg Banana chips
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.26mg Banana chips
Folate 31µg 14µg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.3µg Banana chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.027mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.076mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.074mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.158mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.107mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.024mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.086mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.18mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 28.97g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.95g Banana chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.63g Popcorn

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Banana chips
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
17%
Popcorn
15%
Banana chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
48%
Banana chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.333g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.
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.

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
  2. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/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.