Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) VS Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	12%	10%	78%
Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium	8%	6%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	13% 382kcal	13.3% 387kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.33% 4.2g	2.47% 2.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.8% 0.57g	1.3% 0.42g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.75% 0.06g	1.88% 0.03g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	11% 1.84g	5.24% 0.89g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	60% 78g	64% 83.4g	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	39.7% 15g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	21.4% 12g	14.5% 8.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.11% 1μg	1.33% 12μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	17% 0.2mg	21% 0.25mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	21.8% 0.28mg	3.85% 0.05mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	12% 1.94mg	32% 5.15mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.4% 0.42mg	16.6% 0.83mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	19% 0.25mg	10.8% 0.14mg	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	5.75% 23μg	4.75% 19μg	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	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	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)	Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1% 10mg	1.9% 19mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	46.7% 0.42mg	46.7% 0.42mg	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	33.3% 2.66mg	17.5% 1.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	31% 131mg	27% 114mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	41% 0.94mg	79% 1.8mg	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	43% 300mg	22.4% 157mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.85% 301mg	4.6% 157mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	18% 9.9μg	18% 9.9μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.27% 4mg	1.87% 28mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	31.3% 3.44mg	18% 2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.11% 4.1g	0.12% 4.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) VS Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) versus 100 g of Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) vs Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium:

• 100 grams of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have 5.7 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.2 times more Vitamin B9 than Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium.
• While 100 g of Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium contain 2.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• Both Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per 100 grams.
• Both Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) as well as Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) vs Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium:

• 100 grams of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have 1.9 times more Iron, 1.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Potassium and 1.7 times more Zinc than Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium.
• While 100 g of Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium contain 1.9 times more Manganese than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• Both Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium contain similar levels of Copper, Magnesium and Selenium per 100 grams.
• Both Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) as well as Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have 1.8 times more Fat, 2 times more Omega 3, 2.1 times more Omega 6 and 1.5 times more Protein than Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium.
• Both Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) and Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium offer comparable quantities of Energy and Carbohydrate per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3