Crunch 'n Munch Vs. Fiddle Faddle Toffee Popcorn

Chris M. Carmichael
Crunch 'n Munch Buttery Toffee and Fiddle Faddle Toffee flavored popcorn are two of the most popular popcorn snacks. I've enjoyed both brands in the past, but one stands out as the most flavorful and delicious. I will tell you all about that here.

Taste

Both have a delicious buttery Toffee taste. However, because Crunch 'n Munch Buttery Toffee has larger, fluffier popcorn, the toffee taste is not quite as strong throughout the product. Crunch 'n Munch appears to have fewer peanuts. For some people, that may be a good thing, but I prefer more peanuts blended throughout.

Fiddle Faddle is coated with a thicker topping of buttery toffee. With Fiddle Faddle's smaller popcorn pieces, the flavor is richer and more evenly dispensed throughout the product

Nutrition

These kinds of snacks aren't usually what one buys when looking for healthy food. For those of you interested in nutrition, here are nutritional aspects of both brands:

Fiddle Faddle Butter Toffee popcorn has:

120 calories per 2/3 cup
3.5 grams of fat of which 1.5 = saturated fat.
Trans Fat-0g
Cholesterol-less than 5mg
Sodium-170mg
Total Carbohydrates-22g
Sugars-16g
Fiber-less than 1g
Protein-1g

Crunch 'n Munch Buttery Toffee has:

140 calories per 2/3 cup
5 grams of fat of which 1.5 grams = saturated fat.
Polyunsaturated fat-1.5g
Monounsaturated fat--2g
Trans Fat--0g
Cholesterol-less than 5mg
Sodium-160mg
Carbohydrates-23g
Fiber-1g
Sugars-13g
Protein-2g

Price

They are comparable in price (I find both between $1 and $1.50 per box)

Minor Drawbacks of both

In the summertime in humid climates, you need to be sure the bags of either Fiddle Faddle or Crunch and Munch are tightly closed because the popcorn can become stale and sticky quickly. Stale Fiddle Faddle is rarely a problem for me as I tend eat the entire box within 24 hours.

The most important quality of a popcorn snack food is, of course, the flavor. Both kinds of Toffee popcorn are very good, but Fiddle Faddle has an edge over Crunch 'n Munch due to Fiddle Faddle's richer flavor. Fiddle Faddle also seems to have more peanuts mixed throughout. The popcorn is not as fluffy, but as I mentioned before this fact actually works for the snack food rather than against it. The buttery toffee flavor is not diluted by the popcorn. I prefer Fiddle Faddle. I should warn you that it is difficult to stop eating it. Consumers who desire fluffier popcorn may prefer Crunch 'n Munch over Fiddle Faddle-I prefer the richer taste of Fiddle Faddle.

Published by Chris M. Carmichael

Chris M. Carmichael writes on a wide range of topics and has a broad range of interests (and experience), including Screenwriting, Acting, Forensic Science, Pets, Martial Arts and Abnormal Psychology. Chris...  View profile

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  • Rui M4/27/2011

    This stuff is like crack so addictive

  • JOSIE9/28/2008

    MY BOX OF CRUNCH AND MUNCH WAS LEFT OPENED BY A CULPRIT UNKNOWN TO ME NOW IT IS STICKY IS THERE ANY WAY THAT I CAN GET IT TO BE CRUNCHY AGAIN? I STILL CAN EAT IT BUT I SURE WOULD HAVE LIKED IT TO CRUNCH

  • Princess g9/4/2008

    mmmm...fiddle faddle....

  • sam 7/15/2008

    crunch n munch is the best
    say later to the rest
    run back to the store
    and run through the door
    slide across the floor
    just for a little bit more
    of the best in town and
    all a round crunch n munch

  • Charlie K2/5/2008

    I can't have either but they both sound pretty good. Great comparison.

  • Sussy1/29/2008

    Well, I'm a Crunch 'n Munch fan, but you made a good case for Fiddle Faddle. :>)

  • Layla Lair1/29/2008

    Great review Chris. Im going to have to pick some up for our next movie night.

  • Bridgitte Williams1/28/2008

    Great article! I like both...lol. :-) Yum!!

  • Lenora Murdock1/28/2008

    I like the comparison in your review. I have to be in the mood for either, but on your word, I'll hang in there with Fiddle Faddle.

  • Samantha Cummings1/28/2008

    mmmmm! I love this stuff! lol - great article. I hate the peanuts but I like the thicker coating! ~ :)

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