Popcorn vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Popcorn and Potato sticks different?
- Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato sticks is 59% higher.
- Popcorn contains 4 times more Fiber than Potato sticks. While Popcorn contains 14.5g of Fiber, Potato sticks contain only 3.4g.
- Popcorn has less Saturated Fat.
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, potato sticks are the varieties 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 | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +276% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3041.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1741.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64.6% |
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:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +657.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.4% |
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
8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +548.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +672.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 522kcal |
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| Protein | 12.94g | 6.7g |
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| Fats | 4.54g | 34.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 47.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.28g | 49.9g |
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| Carbs | 77.78g | 53.3g |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 329mg | 1237mg |
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| Iron | 3.19mg | 2.27mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.315mg |
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| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.99mg |
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| Starch | 54.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 633mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 9.11mg |
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| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.423mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.096mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 4.785mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 31µg | 40µg |
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| Choline | 21.2mg | 34.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.637g | 8.88g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 6.16g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 17.9g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.252mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.367mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.243g)
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.