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Potato salad vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Popcorn different?

  • Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C, while Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Popcorn covers your daily need of Fiber 53% more than Potato salad.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped types were 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +860%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +390.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +893.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +588.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1002%

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +342.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.51mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2189.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +382.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +596.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +161.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.4%

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 Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Popcorn Opinion
Calories 143kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Protein 2.68g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 8.2g 4.54g Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 11.17g 77.78g Popcorn
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Popcorn
Magnesium 15mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 19mg 7mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 0.65mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.118mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.31mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 52mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 529mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 157IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 32µg 10µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.101mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 4.1µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.51mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 7µg 31µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.95g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 2.318g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.116mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.202mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.171mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.066mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.172mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.062mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Popcorn
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
12%
Potato salad
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.