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Potato sticks vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato sticks and Popcorn different?

  • Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Popcorn is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato sticks is 59% higher.
  • Popcorn has less Sodium.

Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped are the varieties 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 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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more IronIron +40.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.1%

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.
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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3041.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1741.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +29%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.104mg
~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
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 +657.7%
Contains more OtherOther +139.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.9%
Contains more WaterWater +50.9%

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
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 +548.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +672.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Popcorn Opinion
Calories 522kcal 387kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 34.4g 4.54g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 53.3g 77.78g Popcorn
Magnesium 64mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 18mg 7mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 329mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.22g 0.87g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.315mg 0.262mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 172mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 633mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.29mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.083mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 2.308mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.157mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.2µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 31µg Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg 21.2mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 0.95g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 2.318g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 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 sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.243g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. 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.