Pretzels vs Popcorn

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 4g), less sodium (2mg vs 961mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Pretzels

379 kcal

More Protein

Pretzels

8g

More Fiber

Popcorn

15g

Less Sugar

Popcorn

1.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Pretzels
379
Popcorn
387
Proteinper 100g
Pretzels
8g
Popcorn
3.5g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pretzels
74g
Popcorn
77g
Fatper 100g
Pretzels
3.9g
Popcorn
4.5g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientPretzelsPopcornDifference
Calories379kcal387kcal-8.0kcal
Protein8g3.5g+4.5g
Carbohydrates74g77g-3.0g
Fat3.9g4.5g-0.6g
Fiber2g15g-13.0g
Sugar4g1.1g+2.9g
Sodium961mg2mg+959.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Pretzels

Per 100g:379 calories
Per cup (150g):569 calories
Per serving (85g):322 calories

Popcorn

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

Diet Compatibility

Pretzels

VeganVegetarian

Popcorn

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Pretzels

  • Lower in calories (379 vs 387)
  • Higher in protein (8g vs 3.5g)
  • Lower in carbs (74g vs 77g)

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When to Choose Popcorn

  • More fiber (15g vs 2g)
  • Less sugar (1.1g vs 4g)
  • Lower sodium (2mg vs 961mg)

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