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Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow and popcorn different?

  • Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham, and marshmallow is higher in selenium and calcium; however, popcorn is richer in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham, and marshmallow is 43% higher.
  • Popcorn has less sodium.

Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham, and marshmallow 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 51% 27% 24% 96% 93% 35% 87% 41% 167% 84%
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 +1171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.262mg

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% 0.67% 0% 0% 35% 35% 19% 23% 12% 0% 0% 16% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 71% 6%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 15.5 g
Carbs: 70.8 g
Water: 6 g
Other: 1.6 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 +241.4%
Contains more WaterWater +80.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.1%
~equal in Carbs ~77.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 20% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.55 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 +207.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.318g

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, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow Popcorn DV% diff.
Fiber 4g 14.5g 42%
Saturated fat 9.18g 0.637g 39%
Selenium 15.4µg 0µg 28%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Phosphorus 202mg 358mg 22%
Fats 15.5g 4.54g 17%
Magnesium 71mg 144mg 17%
Zinc 1.3mg 3.08mg 16%
Protein 6.1g 12.94g 14%
Sodium 316mg 8mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.157mg 8%
Calcium 89mg 7mg 8%
Iron 2.57mg 3.19mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.308mg 8%
Manganese 1.28mg 1.113mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.083mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.92g 0.95g 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.51mg 3%
Folate 21µg 31µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.55g 2.318g 2%
Calories 427kcal 387kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Copper 0.28mg 0.262mg 2%
Potassium 275mg 329mg 2%
Carbs 70.8g 77.78g 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 66.8g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.208mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.247mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.457mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.318mg 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.147mg 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow 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
11%
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.543g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169675/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.