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Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added and popcorn

  • Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added has more selenium, while popcorn has more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and iron.
  • Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added's daily need coverage for sodium is 38% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added 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 77% 3% 20% 104% 74% 72% 107% 115% 115% 40%
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 +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.6%

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 1% 0.33% 0% 0% 34% 31% 29% 18% 48% 0% 0% 13% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 28% 57% 3% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 28.1 g
Carbs: 57.2 g
Water: 2.8 g
Other: 2.9 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 +518.9%
Contains more OtherOther +104.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.89 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.42 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 +760%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%

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, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added Popcorn DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.42g 2.318g 74%
Sodium 884mg 8mg 38%
Fats 28.1g 4.54g 36%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Saturated fat 4.89g 0.637g 19%
Fiber 10g 14.5g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.17g 0.95g 18%
Phosphorus 250mg 358mg 15%
Selenium 7.3µg 0µg 13%
Manganese 0.879mg 1.113mg 10%
Magnesium 108mg 144mg 9%
Protein 9g 12.94g 8%
Carbs 57.2g 77.78g 7%
Calories 500kcal 387kcal 6%
Copper 0.221mg 0.262mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.55mg 2.308mg 5%
Iron 2.78mg 3.19mg 5%
Zinc 2.64mg 3.08mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.157mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.305mg 0.51mg 4%
Folate 17µg 31µg 4%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.083mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.104mg 3%
Potassium 225mg 329mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.2g 63.28g N/A
Calcium 10mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.063mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.338mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.323mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.103mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.253mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.442mg 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.455mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.275mg 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added 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
13%
Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added
Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added
Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.253g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn 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 ($)

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, oil-popped, white popcorn, salt added - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170247/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.