Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted vs. Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)?
- Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is higher in Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Copper.
- Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)'s daily need coverage for Fiber is 48% more.
- The amount of Sodium in Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is lower.
We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) 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 CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +296% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.39 g
Fats:
33.98 g
Carbs:
53.83 g
Water:
1.86 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
4.2 g
Carbs:
77.9 g
Water:
4.1 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +709% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.282 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.9 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1623.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.2% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 532kcal | 382kcal |
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| Protein | 6.39g | 12g |
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| Fats | 33.98g | 4.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 50.73g | 62.8g |
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| Carbs | 53.83g | 77.9g |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 131mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 1196mg | 301mg |
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| Iron | 1.28mg | 2.66mg |
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| Sugar | 0.33g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 15.1g |
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| Copper | 0.234mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 153mg | 300mg |
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| Sodium | 527mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 27IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 10.45mg |
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| Manganese | 0.43mg | 0.943mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 9.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.213mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.762mg | 1.944mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.956mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.531mg | 0.245mg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 23µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.084g |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 0.57g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.963g | 1.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.282g | 1.9g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.252mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.59mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.367mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.34g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.818g |
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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
54%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)