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Popcorn vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Popcorn and Corn nuts

  • Popcorn has more Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Corn nuts are higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Popcorn covers your daily Manganese needs 27% more than Corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts contain 2 times less Copper than Popcorn. Popcorn contains 0.262mg of Copper, while Corn nuts contain 0.136mg.
  • Popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more IronIron +87.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more WaterWater +107.5%
Contains more FatsFats +215%
Contains more OtherOther +139.4%
~equal in Carbs ~71.7g

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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +674.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Corn nuts Opinion
Calories 387kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 12.94g 9g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 63.28g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 77.78g 71.7g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 109mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 17mg Corn nuts
Potassium 329mg 286mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 1.7mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g Corn nuts
Fiber 14.5g 8.4g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.136mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.88mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 283mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 600mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 10µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.487mg Popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.507mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.374mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 0µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.58g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 3.22g Corn nuts
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
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Corn nuts
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
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.943g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.