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Popcorn vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Popcorn and Sweet potato chips?

  • Popcorn is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 130% higher.
  • Popcorn has 6 times more Zinc than Sweet potato chips. Popcorn has 3.08mg of Zinc, while Sweet potato chips have 0.53mg.

We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.5%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +481.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +742.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.2%
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.
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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11979.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1941.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.088mg
~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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +612.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +138%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +863.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +427.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 387kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 12.94g 2.94g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Net carbs 63.28g 48.02g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 56.82g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 65mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 329mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 3.19mg 2.12mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 8.82g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 8.8g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 3.08mg 0.53mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 145mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 35mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 10µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.29mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.113mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 0µg 2.1µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.088mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 2.088mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 1.2µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 31µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Choline 21.2mg 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.941g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.452mg 0.26mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.17mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.287mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.205mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.09mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.278mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.267mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.096mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.304g)
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.

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.