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Popcorn vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Popcorn and Potato pancake?

  • Popcorn is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron, yet Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 45% higher.
  • Popcorn has 4 times more Zinc than Potato pancake. Popcorn has 3.08mg of Zinc, while Potato pancake has 0.7mg.
  • Popcorn contains less Sodium.

We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Potato pancakes types in this comparison.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more IronIron +91%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
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%
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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +250%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +179.7%
Contains more FatsFats +225.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1338.9%
Contains more OtherOther +152.1%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +292.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +160.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +84.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +985.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +700%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Potato pancake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 387kcal 268kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 6.08g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 63.28g 24.51g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 27.81g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 144mg 36mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 32mg Potato pancake
Potassium 329mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 3.19mg 1.67mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 1.79g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 3.3g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.18mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.7mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 20.88g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 128mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 764mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 113IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.23mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 1.113mg 0.26mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.672mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.7µg Potato pancake
Folate 31µg 41µg Potato pancake
Choline 21.2mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.496g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.452mg 0.24mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.28mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.442mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.252mg 0.137mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.3mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.369mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.141mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.859g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.