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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.297mg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +971.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.126mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +341%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.4%
Contains more WaterWater +50%
~equal in Protein ~6.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 522kcal 400kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 6.4g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 7.8g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 53.3g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 64mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 18mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 1237mg 355mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 0.22g 45.36g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.315mg 0.297mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 172mg 127mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.85mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 8.1µg 3.9µg 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
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.9µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 16µg Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg 17.3mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 2.73g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 3.27g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Caramel popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
53%
Potato sticks
14%
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.