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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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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.
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%
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
~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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
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
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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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
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.
Popcorn Gratin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Gratin Opinion
Calories 387kcal 132kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 5.06g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 7.59g Gratin
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 63.28g 9.47g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 11.27g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 20mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 119mg Gratin
Potassium 329mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 3.19mg 0.64mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g Gratin
Fiber 14.5g 1.8g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.16mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.69mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 113mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 433mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.161mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.064mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.993mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.387mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.174mg Gratin
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 11µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 4.733g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.276g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.07mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.192mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.284mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.443mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.252mg 0.117mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.254mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.325mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.151mg 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 Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.096g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.