Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added and caramel popcorn
- Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added is higher in fiber, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and selenium, yet caramel popcorn is higher in iron and copper.
- Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added covers your daily sodium needs 31% more than caramel popcorn.
- Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added contains 5 times more saturated fat than caramel popcorn. While snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added contains 4.89g of saturated fat, caramel popcorn contains only 1.04g.
- The amount of sodium in caramel popcorn is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.
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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 more ManganeseManganese | +15.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +162.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
28.1 g
Carbs:
57.2 g
Water:
2.8 g
Other:
2.9 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 OtherOther | +61.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.89 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.42 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 | +199.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |
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 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
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.42g | 3.27g | 68% |
| Fats | 28.1g | 7.8g | 31% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 177mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 10g | 3.8g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 4.89g | 1.04g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 250mg | 127mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.17g | 2.73g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.78mg | 3.91mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.64mg | 1.24mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 57.2g | 80.7g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.221mg | 0.297mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.051mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 108mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 3.9µg | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 6.4g | 5% |
| Calories | 500kcal | 400kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.879mg | 0.764mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 355mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.55mg | 1.99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.305mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.136mg | 0.126mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.2g | 76.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.063mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.323mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.103mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.253mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.442mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.455mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.275mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
13%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.85g)
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.