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Popcorn vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between popcorn and ravioli

  • Popcorn has more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B3; however, ravioli is higher in selenium.
  • Popcorn covers your daily need for fiber, 53% more than ravioli.
  • Popcorn has 10 times more magnesium than ravioli. While popcorn has 144mg of magnesium, ravioli has only 15mg.
  • Popcorn has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of popcorn is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +860%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.8%
Contains more IronIron +331.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +755.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +616%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
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% 3.3% 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% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~10µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg

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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +421.8%
Contains more FatsFats +213.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2337%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1173.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Ravioli DV% diff.
Fiber 14.5g 1.3g 53%
Phosphorus 358mg 50mg 44%
Manganese 1.113mg 0.176mg 41%
Iron 3.19mg 0.74mg 31%
Magnesium 144mg 15mg 31%
Zinc 3.08mg 0.36mg 25%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Protein 12.94g 2.48g 21%
Carbs 77.78g 13.64g 21%
Calories 387kcal 77kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.182g 14%
Copper 0.262mg 0.142mg 13%
Sodium 8mg 306mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.06mg 8%
Selenium 0µg 3.5µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.272mg 5%
Fats 4.54g 1.45g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.85mg 4%
Folate 31µg 20µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.074mg 3%
Potassium 329mg 232mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 33mg 3%
Choline 21.2mg 9.5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 0.418g 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.3µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 63.28g 12.34g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 3.72g N/A
Vitamin A 10µg 10µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.08mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.637g 0.723g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Ravioli
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
11%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $3)
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

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.