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Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip and popcorn different?

  • Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and copper, while popcorn is higher in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip covers your daily need for saturated fat, 68% more than popcorn.
  • Popcorn is lower in saturated fat.

Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip 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 47% 31% 28% 87% 117% 35% 85% 26% 121% 0%
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 +1371.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.7%
~equal in Potassium ~329mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 14% 31% 23% 71% 0% 20% 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% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.51mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 25% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 24.9 g
Carbs: 63.8 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.9 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 +448.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
~equal in Water ~3.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 33% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.82 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 +717.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip 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 Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip Popcorn DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.22g 0.637g 62%
Fiber 3.4g 14.5g 44%
Fats 24.9g 4.54g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Phosphorus 199mg 358mg 23%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Magnesium 66mg 144mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.77g 0.95g 17%
Zinc 1.3mg 3.08mg 16%
Protein 5.8g 12.94g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.083mg 13%
Iron 2.33mg 3.19mg 11%
Copper 0.35mg 0.262mg 10%
Calcium 103mg 7mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.72mg 2.308mg 10%
Sodium 200mg 8mg 8%
Manganese 0.93mg 1.113mg 8%
Carbs 63.8g 77.78g 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.157mg 4%
Calories 466kcal 387kcal 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.82g 2.318g 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Folate 26µg 31µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.104mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 60.4g 63.28g N/A
Potassium 313mg 329mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 10µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.51mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.474mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.289mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.345mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip Popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.583g)
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. Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167545/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.