Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted and caramel popcorn?
- Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted is higher in fiber, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, caramel popcorn is richer in iron and copper.
- Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted's daily need coverage for fiber is 25% more.
- Caramel popcorn contains 5 times less saturated fat than snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted. Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted contains 5.05g of saturated fat, while caramel popcorn contains 1.04g.
We used Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
28.1 g
Carbs:
58.1 g
Water:
2.8 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.52 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +203.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +313.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.52g | 3.27g | 68% |
| Manganese | 0.764mg | 33% | |
| Fats | 28.1g | 7.8g | 31% |
| Fiber | 10g | 3.8g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 5.05g | 1.04g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 250mg | 127mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.78mg | 3.91mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.29g | 2.73g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.64mg | 1.24mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.43mg | 0.85mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 58.1g | 80.7g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.221mg | 0.297mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 177mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 108mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.051mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 3.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 9g | 6.4g | 5% |
| Calories | 500kcal | 400kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 355mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.55mg | 1.99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.126mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 76.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 3.9µg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Choline | 16mg | 17.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.01g)
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.