Granola 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 471), more fiber (15g vs 8.6g), less sugar (1.1g vs 33g), less sodium (2mg vs 5mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Popcorn

387 kcal

More Protein

Granola

9.4g

More Fiber

Popcorn

15g

Less Sugar

Popcorn

1.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Granola
471
Popcorn
387
Proteinper 100g
Granola
9.4g
Popcorn
3.5g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Granola
68g
Popcorn
77g
Fatper 100g
Granola
18g
Popcorn
4.5g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientGranolaPopcornDifference
Calories471kcal387kcal+84.0kcal
Protein9.4g3.5g+5.9g
Carbohydrates68g77g-9.0g
Fat18g4.5g+13.5g
Fiber8.6g15g-6.4g
Sugar33g1.1g+31.9g
Sodium5mg2mg+3.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Granola

Per 100g:471 calories
Per cup (150g):707 calories
Per serving (85g):400 calories

Popcorn

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

Diet Compatibility

Granola

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Popcorn

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Granola

  • Higher in protein (9.4g vs 3.5g)
  • Lower in carbs (68g vs 77g)

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When to Choose Popcorn

  • Lower in calories (387 vs 471)
  • More fiber (15g vs 8.6g)
  • Less sugar (1.1g vs 33g)
  • Lower sodium (2mg vs 5mg)

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