Popcorn vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Popcorn and Gratin?
- Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper, yet Gratin is higher in Calcium.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 51% more.
- Popcorn has 7 times more Magnesium than Gratin. While Popcorn has 144mg of Magnesium, Gratin has only 20mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Popcorn is lower.
We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +620% |
| Contains more IronIron | +398.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +346.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +591.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.4% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.8% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +590.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2128.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +739.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +126.2% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 12.94g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 4.54g | 7.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.28g | 9.47g |
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| Carbs | 77.78g | 11.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 329mg | 396mg |
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| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.64mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.16mg |
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| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.69mg |
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| Starch | 54.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 433mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.161mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.993mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.174mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Folate | 31µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.637g | 4.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 2.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 0.276g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.284mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.443mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.254mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.151mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.096g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.