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Popcorn vs. Cutlet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between popcorn and cutlet

  • Popcorn has more phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and iron; however, cutlet is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Cutlet covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 150% more than popcorn.
  • Cutlet has 48 times less magnesium than popcorn. Popcorn has 144mg of magnesium, while cutlet has 3mg.
  • Popcorn contains less sodium.
  • Popcorn has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of popcorn is 62, while the glycemic index of cutlet is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared.

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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%
Cutlet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.6% 9.3% 64% 0% 27% 24% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.3%
Contains more IronIron +87.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +208%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +539.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
~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% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Cutlet
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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% 0% 362% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 115% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1502.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1039.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.5%
~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
Cutlet
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23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +202.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +965.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80%
Contains more WaterWater +1908.7%

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
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23% 15% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Cutlet
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Cutlet DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 26.29mg 150%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 18.09mg 119%
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 1.33mg 96%
Manganese 1.113mg 48%
Phosphorus 358mg 56mg 43%
Fiber 14.5g 4.5g 40%
Magnesium 144mg 3mg 34%
Copper 0.262mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.5mg 26%
Carbs 77.78g 7.3g 23%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Protein 12.94g 23.29g 21%
Iron 3.19mg 1.7mg 19%
Zinc 3.08mg 1mg 19%
Sodium 8mg 371mg 16%
Calories 387kcal 117kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.8g 10%
Potassium 329mg 105mg 7%
Folate 31µg 2µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.05mg 5%
Fats 4.54g 1.5g 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 0.2g 2%
Calcium 7mg 22mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.637g 0.3g 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 63.28g 2.8g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Cutlet
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
99%
Cutlet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
18%
Cutlet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cutlet
Cutlet 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 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

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.