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Potato chips vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Caramel popcorn different?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 55% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts 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 Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +259.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +139.9%
Contains more Magnesium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +73.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.297
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +259.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +139.9%
Contains more Magnesium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +73.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.297

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +971.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.8%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin E +971.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.8%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +343.6%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.4
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +343.6%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 7g 6.4g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 7.8g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 536kcal 400kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 45.36g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 3.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 1.63mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 67mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 165mg 127mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 355mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 177mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.306mg 0.297mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 8.1µg 3.9µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.85mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.051mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.126mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.99mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.23mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.185mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 16µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.9µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.052mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.231mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.227mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.424mg 0.199mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.392mg 0.303mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.182mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.73g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 3.27g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Caramel popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.