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Popcorn vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Popcorn and Granola

  • Popcorn has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, and Selenium than Granola.
  • Granola covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Popcorn.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
Contains more IronIron +16%
Contains more CopperCopper +129%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
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.
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%
Granola
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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 20% 92% 49% 63% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +681.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +737.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +948.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2498.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2532.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.3µg
~equal in Choline ~22.6mg

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% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25.6%
~equal in Carbs ~80.9g
~equal in Water ~3.5g

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
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +163.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Granola
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 Granola Opinion
Calories 387kcal 389kcal Granola
Protein 12.94g 8.7g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 5.7g Granola
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Granola
Net carbs 63.28g 73.9g Granola
Carbs 77.78g 80.9g Granola
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Granola
Magnesium 144mg 68mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 33mg Granola
Potassium 329mg 215mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 3.7mg Granola
Sugar 0.87g 28.3g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 7g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.6mg Granola
Zinc 3.08mg 7.7mg Granola
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 228mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 257mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A 10µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 0µg 2.1µg Granola
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 4.08mg Granola
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.3µg Granola
Folate 31µg 816µg Granola
Choline 21.2mg 22.6mg Granola
Saturated Fat 0.637g 1.39g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.5g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 1.6g Popcorn
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Granola
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
298%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.753g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola 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.