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

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Summary of differences between Potato sticks and Caramel popcorn

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, however, Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Potato sticks covers your daily need of Vitamin E 55% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato sticks 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 Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains more Potassium +248.5%
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.297
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains more Potassium +248.5%
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
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 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.126
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% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 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 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.126

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +341%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Water +50%
Equal in Protein - 6.4
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +341%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Water +50%
Equal in Protein - 6.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.7g 6.4g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 7.8g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 522kcal 400kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 45.36g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 18mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 2.27mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 64mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 172mg 127mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 355mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.99mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.315mg 0.297mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 8.1µg 3.9µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.85mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.051mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.99mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.23mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.185mg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 16µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.9µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 8.88g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 2.73g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 3.27g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Caramel popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Potato sticks
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.14g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.