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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 of 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.

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.
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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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.
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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.534mg
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
19% 32% 49%
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.
Popcorn Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Potato salad Opinion
Calories 387kcal 143kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 2.68g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 8.2g Potato salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 63.28g 9.87g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 11.17g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 15mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 19mg Potato salad
Potassium 329mg 254mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 0.65mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g Potato salad
Fiber 14.5g 1.3g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.118mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.31mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 52mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 529mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 157IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.101mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.077mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.06mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.89mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.141mg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 7µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 1.429g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 3.737g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.042mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.116mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.141mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.202mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.171mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.066mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.135mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.172mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.062mg 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 Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.