Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Popcorn vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Popcorn and Caesar salad

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Caesar salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 9 times less Fiber than Popcorn. Popcorn contains 14.5g of Fiber, while Caesar salad contains 1.7g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

Infographic

Popcorn vs Caesar salad infographic
Infographic link

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 +36.3%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Potassium +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +246.7%
Contains more Calcium +3228.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Potassium +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +246.7%
Contains more Calcium +3228.6%
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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +391.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +391.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +146.9%
Contains more Fats +110.1%
Contains more Water +1206.9%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Carbs +146.9%
Contains more Fats +110.1%
Contains more Water +1206.9%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Equal in Protein - 13.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.5%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +115.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1300%
Contains more Fructose +1514.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Starch +115.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1300%
Contains more Fructose +1514.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 29.8g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 4.54g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 77.78g 31.5g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 265kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 25.29g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 0.87g 4.02g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 1.7g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 3.19mg 2.34mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 28mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 231mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 170mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 454mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.61mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.126mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.321mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 196IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.447mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg Popcorn
Folate 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 1.2µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.452mg 0.393mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.473mg 1.137mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.252mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.607mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.367mg 0.36mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 4.206g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 1.461g Popcorn
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Caesar salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.