Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) VS Potato Skin

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	12%	10%	78%
Potato Skin	17%	1%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	52.3% 1516kcal	7.94% 230kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	17% 16.7g	0.41% 0.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	7.07% 2.26g	0.32% 0.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	15% 0.24g	2.5% 0.04g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	43% 7.3g	0.75% 0.13g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	238% 309g	38% 49.4g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	158% 60g	26% 9.92g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	85% 47.6g	18.2% 10.2g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.44% 3.97μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	67% 0.81mg	6.95% 0.083mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	86.4% 1.12mg	11.6% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	48.2% 7.7mg	25.6% 4.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	33.3% 1.67mg	24% 1.2mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	74.8% 0.97mg	73% 0.95mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	23% 91μg	17% 67.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	50.3% 45.2mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.97% 39.7mg	12% 119mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	185% 1.67mg	187% 1.68mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	132% 10.6mg	161% 13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	124% 520mg	21.7% 91mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	163% 3.74mg	104% 2.4mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	170% 1191mg	21.5% 151mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	35% 1195mg	48.2% 1639mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	71.4% 39.3μg	2.16% 1.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.06% 16mg	2.65% 39.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	124% 13.7mg	12.6% 1.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.44% 16.3g	8.93% 331g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) VS Potato Skin per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) versus 14 oz of Potato Skin to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) vs Potato Skin:

• 14 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have 9.7 times more Vitamin B1, 7.4 times more Vitamin B2, 1.9 times more Vitamin B3, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Potato Skin.
• While 14 oz of Raw Potato Skin contain more Vitamin C than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• Both Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and Potato Skin provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• 14 ounces of Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• Both Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) as well as Raw Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) vs Potato Skin:

• 14 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have 5.7 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Manganese, 7.9 times more Phosphorus, 33 times more Selenium and 9.8 times more Zinc than Potato Skin.
• While 14 oz of Raw Potato Skin contain 3 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Potassium and 20.3 times more Water than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• Both Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and Potato Skin contain similar levels of Copper and Iron per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
• 14 ounces of Potato Skin lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have 6.6 times more Energy, 42 times more Fat, 6 times more Omega 3, 57.5 times more Omega 6, 6.3 times more Carbohydrate, 6 times more Fiber and 4.7 times more Protein than Potato Skin.
• 14 ounces of Potato Skin provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6