Potato sticks vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Potato sticks and Cheese popcorn
- Potato sticks have more Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Cheese popcorn is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
- Potato sticks covers your daily Vitamin C needs 52% more than Cheese popcorn.
- Cheese popcorn contains 5 times less Potassium than Potato sticks. Potato sticks contain 1237mg of Potassium, while Cheese popcorn contains 261mg.
- Cheese popcorn has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +373.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +527.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9360% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +229.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +169.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~33.2g
~equal in
Carbs
~51.6g
~equal in
Other
~3.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +57.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 522kcal | 526kcal |
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| Protein | 6.7g | 9.3g |
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| Fats | 34.4g | 33.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 47.3mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.9g | 41.7g |
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| Carbs | 53.3g | 51.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 91mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 1237mg | 261mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.24mg |
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| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.79g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 9.9g |
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| Copper | 0.315mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.99mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 361mg |
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| Sodium | 633mg | 889mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 3.82mg |
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| Manganese | 0.423mg | 0.713mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.096mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.785mg | 1.453mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.461mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.53µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 40µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 34.9mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.88g | 6.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.16g | 9.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.9g | 15.37g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.094mg |
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| Threonine | 0.417mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.402mg |
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| Leucine | 1.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.443mg |
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| Methionine | 0.191mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg |
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| Histidine | 0.252mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.