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Popcorn vs. Cookie Crisp Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Popcorn and Cookie Crisp Cereal

  • Popcorn contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium than Cookie Crisp Cereal.
  • Cookie Crisp Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 242% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COOKIE CRISP.

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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 Magnesium +364.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.5%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Calcium +5400%
Contains more Iron +442.3%
Contains more Zinc +367.5%
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 116% 649% 23% 66% 21% 60% 393% 71% 47% 40%
Contains more Magnesium +364.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.5%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Calcium +5400%
Contains more Iron +442.3%
Contains more Zinc +367.5%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +881.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1827.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +731.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1124.8%
Contains more Folate +1141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
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 116% 12% 114% 78% 350% 370% 360% 25% 444% 289% 725% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +881.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1827.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +731.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1124.8%
Contains more Folate +1141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.8%
Contains more Water +44.3%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Equal in Fats - 4.4
Equal in Carbs - 84.5
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
5% 4% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 84.5 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +148.8%
Contains more Water +44.3%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Equal in Fats - 4.4
Equal in Carbs - 84.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
21% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Cookie Crisp Cereal
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 Popcorn Cookie Crisp Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 79.4g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Protein 12.94g 5.2g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 4.4g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 84.5g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Calories 387kcal 380kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 34.8g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 5.1g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 385mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Iron 3.19mg 17.3mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Magnesium 144mg 31mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 154mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 231mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 457mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 14.4mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.262mg 0.213mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.353mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 7.3µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 196IU 1923IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 546µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.57mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 154IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 3.8µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 23.1mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 1.4mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 1.6mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 19.2mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.41mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 1.923mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Folate 31µg 385µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.8µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.5µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
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
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.8g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.4g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 1.7g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Cookie Crisp Cereal
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
240%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
148%
Cookie Crisp Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal 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.