Popcorn vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Popcorn and French fries
- Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper, however, French fries has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 43% more.
- Popcorn has 6 times more Zinc than French fries. Popcorn has 3.08mg of Zinc, while French fries have 0.5mg.
- Popcorn is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +293.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +475.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +277.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +224.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1061.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +528.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 312kcal |
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| Protein | 12.94g | 3.43g |
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| Fats | 4.54g | 14.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.28g | 37.64g |
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| Carbs | 77.78g | 41.44g |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 329mg | 579mg |
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| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.81mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.124mg |
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| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.5mg |
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| Starch | 54.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 210mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.67mg |
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| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.247mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 3.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.372mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 11.2µg |
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| Folate | 31µg | 30µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g |
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| Choline | 21.2mg | 36.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.637g | 2.336g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 5.969g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 5.398g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.252mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.367mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries 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.