Crackers vs Popcorn

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Popcorn is generally healthier

Popcorn comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (387 vs 421), more fiber (15g vs 2g), less sugar (1.1g vs 1.5g), less sodium (2mg vs 735mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Popcorn

387 kcal

More Protein

Crackers

6g

More Fiber

Popcorn

15g

Less Sugar

Popcorn

1.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Crackers
421
Popcorn
387
Proteinper 100g
Crackers
6g
Popcorn
3.5g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Crackers
71g
Popcorn
77g
Fatper 100g
Crackers
11g
Popcorn
4.5g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCrackersPopcornDifference
Calories421kcal387kcal+34.0kcal
Protein6g3.5g+2.5g
Carbohydrates71g77g-6.0g
Fat11g4.5g+6.5g
Fiber2g15g-13.0g
Sugar1.5g1.1g+0.4g
Sodium735mg2mg+733.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Crackers

Per 100g:421 calories
Per cup (150g):632 calories
Per serving (85g):358 calories

Popcorn

Per 100g:387 calories
Per cup (150g):581 calories
Per serving (85g):329 calories

Diet Compatibility

Crackers

VeganVegetarian

Popcorn

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Crackers

  • Higher in protein (6g vs 3.5g)
  • Lower in carbs (71g vs 77g)

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When to Choose Popcorn

  • Lower in calories (387 vs 421)
  • More fiber (15g vs 2g)
  • Less sugar (1.1g vs 1.5g)
  • Lower sodium (2mg vs 735mg)

Common Uses

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