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Air-Popped Popcorn vs Pretzels

Per 100g, Air-Popped Popcorn has 79.2g carbs and Pretzels has 82.1g (GI 65 vs 83). Air-Popped Popcorn is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 11.4g more fiber and 1.3g less sugar and a lower glycemic index.

Winner
Air-Popped Popcorn
15.5g net
per 3 cups popped (24g)
vs
Pretzels
22.1g net
per 1 oz (28g)
Air-Popped Popcorn is the better-quality carb

Side by side

per 100g
MetricAir-Popped PopcornPretzels
Calories
387.5385.7
Total carbs
79.2g82.1g
Net carbs
64.6g78.9g
Fiber
Higher wins
14.6g3.2g
Sugar
Lower wins
0.8g2.1g
Protein
Higher wins
12.5g9.3g
Glycemic index
Lower wins
6583
Glycemic load
Lower wins
4265.5

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

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