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Candy Corn vs Air-Popped Popcorn

Per 100g, Candy Corn has 90g carbs and Air-Popped Popcorn has 79.2g (GI 70 vs 65). Air-Popped Popcorn is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 14.6g more fiber and 80.2g less sugar and a lower glycemic index.

Candy Corn
Candy Corn
90g net
per 100g (3.5 oz)
vs
Winner
Air-Popped Popcorn
15.5g net
per 3 cups popped (24g)
Air-Popped Popcorn is the better-quality carb

Side by side

per 100g
MetricCandy CornAir-Popped Popcorn
Calories
375387.5
Total carbs
90g79.2g
Net carbs
90g64.6g
Fiber
Higher wins
0g14.6g
Sugar
Lower wins
81g0.8g
Protein
Higher wins
0.5g12.5g
Glycemic index
Lower wins
7065
Glycemic load
Lower wins
6342

Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.

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