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

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Important differences between Potato salad and Caramel popcorn

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Caramel popcorn has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Caramel popcorn's daily need coverage for Iron is 41% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +501.5%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +151.7%
Contains more Manganese +656.4%
Equal in Selenium - 3.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +501.5%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +151.7%
Contains more Manganese +656.4%
Equal in Selenium - 3.9

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 A +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.2%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 A +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.2%
Contains more Folate +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2203%
Contains more Protein +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +622.5%
Equal in Fats - 7.8
Equal in Other - 1.8
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Water +2203%
Contains more Protein +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +622.5%
Equal in Fats - 7.8
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 2.68g 6.4g Caramel popcorn
Fats 8.2g 7.8g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 143kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 19mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 0.65mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 15mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 52mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 254mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 529mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.31mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.118mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.101mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 4.1µg 3.9µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 78IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 4µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.051mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.23mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 7µg 16µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.116mg 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.202mg 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.171mg 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.066mg 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.172mg 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.062mg 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.27g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.