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 for 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2208% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 0g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 56mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.67mg | 39% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 0g | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.41mg | 24% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 22% | |
| Potassium | 329mg | 1000mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 1.53mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.13mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 0g | 15% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 150mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.1mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 3.8mg | 8% |
| Folate | 31µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.804mg | 6% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 290kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 0g | 2% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 74.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 74.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 74.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.1mg | 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% |
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:
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
