Popcorn vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are popcorn and potato salad different?
- Popcorn is richer in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, and copper, while potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- Popcorn covers your daily need for fiber, 53% more than potato salad.
- Popcorn contains 11 times more manganese than potato salad. Popcorn contains 1.113mg of manganese, while potato salad contains 0.101mg.
- Popcorn is lower in sodium.
- Popcorn has a higher glycemic index (62) than potato salad (45).
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Potato salad, home-prepared types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +860% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +390.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +893.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +588.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1002% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| 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 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +342.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +382.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +596.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2189.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 1.3g | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 52mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.101mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.65mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 15mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.31mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 11.17g | 22% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 22% | |
| Protein | 12.94g | 2.68g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.118mg | 16% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 143kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 3.737g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.89mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 8.2g | 6% |
| Folate | 31µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 1.429g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 2.48g | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 329mg | 254mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)