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Popcorn vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Popcorn and Sorghum syrup different?

  • Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Sorghum syrup is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Popcorn is 58% higher.
  • Popcorn contains 23 times more Vitamin B3 than Sorghum syrup. While Popcorn contains 2.308mg of Vitamin B3, Sorghum syrup contains only 0.1mg.

Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Syrups, sorghum 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.
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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +651.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +539.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~8mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2208%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +583.7%
Contains more OtherOther +69%
~equal in Carbs ~74.9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 387kcal 290kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 0g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 0g Popcorn
Net carbs 63.28g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 77.78g 74.9g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 100mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 329mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.19mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 0.87g 74.9g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 0g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.13mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.41mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 56mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 8mg
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 0µg 1.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.1mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.1mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 0µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 13.3mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.637g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (8 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.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.