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Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and Granola bars

  • Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) has more Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Granola bars has more Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)'s daily need coverage for Fiber is 39% higher.
  • Granola bars contain 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted). Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contains 0.245mg of Vitamin B6, while Granola bars contain 0.085mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.

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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 94% 3% 27% 100% 140% 94% 129% 0.52% 123% 54%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +510%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +10.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.392mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg

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% 1.6% 0% 0% 51% 65% 36% 25% 57% 0% 0% 17% 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 3% 2% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~23µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 78% 4% 2%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 4.2 g
Carbs: 77.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.8 g
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21%
Contains more FatsFats +371.4%
~equal in Water ~3.9g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +298.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) Granola bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) Granola bars Opinion
Calories 382kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Protein 12g 10.1g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Fats 4.2g 19.8g Granola bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Net carbs 62.8g 59.1g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Carbs 77.9g 64.4g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Magnesium 131mg 97mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Calcium 10mg 61mg Granola bars
Potassium 301mg 336mg Granola bars
Iron 2.66mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Sugar 28.57g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Fiber 15.1g 5.3g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Copper 0.42mg 0.392mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Zinc 3.44mg 2.03mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Phosphorus 300mg 277mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Sodium 4mg 294mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin A 27IU 33IU Granola bars
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.943mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 9.9µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.119mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin B3 1.944mg 1.581mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.085mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin K 14.6µg Granola bars
Folate 23µg 23µg
Choline 22mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 0.57g 2.37g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 12.05g Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.452mg 0.264mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.352mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Leucine 1.473mg 0.724mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Lysine 0.338mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.252mg 0.177mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.479mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Valine 0.607mg 0.508mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Histidine 0.367mg 0.216mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) Granola bars
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
19%
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars 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, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170246/nutrients
  2. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.