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Popcorn vs. Raisin Bran Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Popcorn and Raisin Bran Cereal different?

  • Raisin Bran Cereal is higher than Popcorn in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 151% more than Popcorn.

Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal 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 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66%
Contains more IronIron +378.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~136mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~339mg

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 0% 51% 3.6% 75% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +767.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +441.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +993.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.6%
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more WaterWater +125.9%
Contains more OtherOther +85.2%
~equal in Carbs ~80.37g

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
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +166.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Raisin Bran Cereal Opinion
Calories 387kcal 342kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 7.63g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 1.87g Popcorn
Net carbs 63.28g 70.17g Raisin Bran Cereal
Carbs 77.78g 80.37g Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 102IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Magnesium 144mg 136mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 33mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 329mg 546mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Iron 3.19mg 15.25mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sugar 0.87g 33.04g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 10.2g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.508mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Zinc 3.08mg 6.36mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 339mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 466mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 847IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 10µg 253µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.18mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 0µg 2.5µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 38.6µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.63mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.72mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 8.47mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.85mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.53µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.3µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 339µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Choline 21.2mg 24.1mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.424g Raisin Bran Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.357g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.908g 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
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Raisin Bran Cereal
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
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
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 ($)

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.