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

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Differences between snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and sorghum syrup

  • Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) has more fiber, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and selenium, while sorghum syrup has more vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, iron, and calcium.
  • Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)'s daily need coverage for fiber is 60% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +739%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +482.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232.2%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1844%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +453.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
~equal in Carbs ~74.9g

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) Sorghum syrup
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 382kcal 290kcal Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Protein 12g 0g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Fats 4.2g 0g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Net carbs 62.8g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 77.9g 74.9g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Magnesium 131mg 100mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Calcium 10mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 301mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 2.66mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Fiber 15.1g 0g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Copper 0.42mg 0.13mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Zinc 3.44mg 0.41mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Phosphorus 300mg 56mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Sodium 4mg 8mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin A 27IU 0IU Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Manganese 0.943mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 9.9µg 1.7µg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.1mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.155mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin B3 1.944mg 0.1mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 23µg 0µg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Choline 13.3mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0.57g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g 0g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0g Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Tryptophan 0.085mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Threonine 0.452mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Isoleucine 0.431mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Leucine 1.473mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Lysine 0.338mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Methionine 0.252mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Valine 0.607mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Histidine 0.367mg Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) Sorghum syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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)
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170246/nutrients
  2. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.