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
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)
Common Uses
Between mealsMovie nightsPartiesTravel food
When to Choose Popcorn
- ✓More fiber (15g vs 2g)
- ✓Less sugar (1.1g vs 4g)
- ✓Lower sodium (2mg vs 961mg)
Common Uses
Between mealsMovie nightsPartiesTravel food