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Popcorn vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Popcorn and Caramel popcorn

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Caramel popcorn has more Iron, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 43% more.
  • Popcorn has 3 times more Phosphorus than Caramel popcorn. Popcorn has 358mg of Phosphorus, while Caramel popcorn has 127mg.
  • Popcorn is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +842.9%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~355mg

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.
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%
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% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.2%
Contains more FatsFats +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
~equal in Carbs ~80.7g
~equal in Water ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Caramel popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 387kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 12.94g 6.4g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Net carbs 63.28g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 80mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 329mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 45.36g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 3.8g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.24mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 127mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 177mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 78IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 4µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.764mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.051mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.99mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.23mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 31µg 16µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 17.3mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 1.04g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.052mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.231mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.227mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.641mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.199mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.112mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.32mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.303mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.182mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Caramel 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
16%
Popcorn
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.