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Air-Popped Popcorn vs Potato Chips
Per 100g, Air-Popped Popcorn has 79.2g carbs and Potato Chips has 53.6g (GI 65 vs 56). Potato Chips is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with a lower glycemic index.
Potato Chips is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Air-Popped Popcorn | Potato Chips |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 387.5 | 542.9 |
Total carbs — | 79.2g | 53.6g |
Net carbs — | 64.6g | 49.3g |
Fiber Higher wins | 14.6g | 4.3g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.8g | 0.4g |
Protein Higher wins | 12.5g | 7.1g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 65 | 56 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 42 | 27.6 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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