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Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter and popcorn

  • Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter has more copper, selenium, and manganese; however, popcorn is higher in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
  • Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter covers your daily copper needs 44% more than popcorn.
  • Popcorn has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 61% 27% 26% 80% 220% 51% 107% 53% 183% 103%
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 +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +67.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +49.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%

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% 57% 34% 59% 32% 24% 25% 0% 24% 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 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.51mg
~equal in Folate ~31µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 16% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 15.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 7.3 g
Other: 2 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 +248%
Contains more WaterWater +119.9%
Contains more OtherOther +40.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 45% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.27 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 +593.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%

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, peanut butter Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter Popcorn DV% diff.
Copper 0.66mg 0.262mg 44%
Fiber 4.3g 14.5g 41%
Selenium 18.9µg 0µg 34%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Fats 15.8g 4.54g 17%
Sodium 409mg 8mg 17%
Phosphorus 250mg 358mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.65g 0.637g 14%
Magnesium 86mg 144mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.59g 0.95g 14%
Iron 2.13mg 3.19mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.27g 2.318g 13%
Manganese 1.4mg 1.113mg 12%
Zinc 1.86mg 3.08mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.104mg 10%
Calcium 91mg 7mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Protein 10.5g 12.94g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.083mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.142mg 2.308mg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.157mg 4%
Carbs 64.4g 77.78g 4%
Calories 426kcal 387kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 291mg 329mg 1%
Net carbs 60.1g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Folate 32µg 31µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.374mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.696mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.374mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.148mg 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.531mg 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.466mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.256mg 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, uncoated, peanut butter 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
20%
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter
Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.013g)
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.
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.

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, peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167955/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.