Popcorn vs Granola Bar

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Popcorn is generally healthier

Popcorn comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more fiber (15g vs 2g), less sugar (1.1g vs 12g), less sodium (2mg vs 178mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Granola Bar

193 kcal

More Protein

Granola Bar

4g

More Fiber

Popcorn

15g

Less Sugar

Popcorn

1.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Popcorn
387
Granola Bar
193
Proteinper 100g
Popcorn
3.5g
Granola Bar
4g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Popcorn
77g
Granola Bar
28g
Fatper 100g
Popcorn
4.5g
Granola Bar
8g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientPopcornGranola BarDifference
Calories387kcal193kcal+194.0kcal
Protein3.5g4g-0.5g
Carbohydrates77g28g+49.0g
Fat4.5g8g-3.5g
Fiber15g2g+13.0g
Sugar1.1g12g-10.9g
Sodium2mg178mg-176.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Popcorn

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

Granola Bar

Per 100g:193 calories
Per cup (150g):290 calories
Per serving (85g):164 calories

Diet Compatibility

Popcorn

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Granola Bar

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Popcorn

  • More fiber (15g vs 2g)
  • Less sugar (1.1g vs 12g)
  • Lower sodium (2mg vs 178mg)

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When to Choose Granola Bar

  • Lower in calories (193 vs 387)
  • Higher in protein (4g vs 3.5g)
  • Lower in carbs (28g vs 77g)

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