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Popcorn vs. Honeycomb Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Popcorn and Honeycomb Cereal

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, however, Honeycomb Cereal is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin D.
  • Honeycomb Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 195% more than Popcorn.
  • Honeycomb Cereal has 5 times less Fiber than Popcorn. Popcorn has 14.5g of Fiber, while Honeycomb Cereal has 3.2g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Honeycomb Cereal.

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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 Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +101.5%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +164.6%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 317% 33% 57% 13% 73% 128% 44% 0% 57%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +101.5%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +164.6%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1095.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1502.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +576.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +893.6%
Contains more Folate +909.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 141% 4% 234% 0% 293% 307% 293% 0% 360% 235% 587% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1095.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1502.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +576.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +893.6%
Contains more Folate +909.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.3%
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Water +121.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +106.3%
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
6% 3% 87% 3%
Protein: 6.01 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 86.63 g
Water: 1.5 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Protein +115.3%
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Water +121.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +106.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.7%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.91 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Honeycomb Cereal
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 Honeycomb Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 83.43g Honeycomb Cereal
Protein 12.94g 6.01g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 2.93g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 86.63g Honeycomb Cereal
Calories 387kcal 394kcal Honeycomb Cereal
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 31.51g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 3.2g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 11mg Honeycomb Cereal
Iron 3.19mg 8.44mg Honeycomb Cereal
Magnesium 144mg 45mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 132mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 142mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 553mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 4.69mg Honeycomb Cereal
Copper 0.262mg 0.13mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 10.4µg Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin A 196IU 2344IU Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 678µg Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.17mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 313IU Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 7.8µg Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 1.17mg Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 1.33mg Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 15.62mg Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 1.56mg Honeycomb Cereal
Folate 31µg 313µg Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.69µg Honeycomb Cereal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.6µg 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
Trans Fat 0.01g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 1.29g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.6g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.91g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Honeycomb Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Popcorn
204%
Honeycomb Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
72%
Honeycomb Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honeycomb Cereal
Honeycomb Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honeycomb Cereal
Honeycomb Cereal 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
  2. Honeycomb Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173889/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.