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Popcorn vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Popcorn and Granola bars different?

  • Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Granola bars are richer in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Popcorn is 37% higher.
  • Popcorn has less Sodium.

Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +771.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~336mg
~equal in Iron ~2.95mg

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 3% 2% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +493.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +620.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1116.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~22mg

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
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%
Contains more FatsFats +336.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +361.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419.8%

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 bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Granola bars Opinion
Calories 387kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Protein 12.94g 10.1g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 19.8g Granola bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Net carbs 63.28g 59.1g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 64.4g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 97mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 61mg Granola bars
Potassium 329mg 336mg Granola bars
Iron 3.19mg 2.95mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 28.57g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 5.3g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Zinc 3.08mg 2.03mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 277mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 294mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 33IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 2µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.113mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 0µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.119mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.581mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Folate 31µg 23µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 22mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.37g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 12.05g Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.452mg 0.264mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.352mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.724mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.252mg 0.177mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.479mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.508mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.216mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Granola bars
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
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.