Snacks vs Breakfast bars
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) — 12.0g vs 9.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) — 382 vs 464 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Breakfast bars, oats, sugar, raisins, coconut (include granola bar) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Snacks | Breakfast bars | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 382 kcal | 464 kcal | -18% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.10 g | 4.10 g | = |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 9.80 g | +22% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.20 g | 17.6 g | -76% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 77.9 g | 66.7 g | +17% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 15.1 g | 3.10 g | +387% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.570 g | 12.7 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.10 g | 1.93 g | -43% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 1.00 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.203 mg | 0.280 mg | -28% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.283 mg | 0.110 mg | +157% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.94 mg | 1.75 mg | +11% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.420 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.245 mg | 0.350 mg | -30% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 23.0 ug | 81.0 ug | -72% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 27.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 8.00 ug | -87% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 91.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.820 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg | 60.0 mg | -83% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.66 mg | 3.18 mg | -16% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 131 mg | 101 mg | +30% |
| Phosphorus, P | 300 mg | 277 mg | +8% |
| Potassium, K | 301 mg | 326 mg | -8% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 251 mg | -98% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.44 mg | 1.60 mg | +115% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.420 mg | 0.360 mg | +17% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.943 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.90 ug | 16.0 ug | -38% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1598 kj | 1943 kj | -18% |
| Ash | 1.80 g | 1.80 g | = |
| Total Sugars | — | 27.5 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 23.0 ug | 81.0 ug | -72% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 23.0 ug | 81.0 ug | -72% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 27.0 IU | 152 IU | -82% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 107 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 15.9 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0.081 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 1.00 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.802 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 6.14 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 2.36 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.500 g | 1.70 g | -71% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.562 g | -88% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.007 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.10 g | 1.93 g | -43% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.90 g | 1.63 g | +16% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.84 g | 1.57 g | +17% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.060 g | 0.011 g | +445% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.085 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.452 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.431 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.47 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.338 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.252 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.217 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.590 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.488 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.607 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.598 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.367 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.900 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.836 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.26 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.492 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.571 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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