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Caramel popcorn vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel popcorn and Chinese fried rice

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Potassium in Caramel popcorn is higher than in Chinese fried rice.
  • Caramel popcorn covers your daily Iron needs 41% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Chinese fried rice has 8 times less Magnesium than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn has 80mg of Magnesium, while Chinese fried rice has 10mg.
  • Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +492.4%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +149%
Contains more Potassium +367.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +212.6%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +112.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +492.4%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +149%
Contains more Potassium +367.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +212.6%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +112.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +163.5%
Contains more Carbs +146.1%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Water +1690.6%
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +163.5%
Contains more Carbs +146.1%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Water +1690.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel popcorn Chinese fried rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 31.69g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 4.05g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 2.96g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 32.79g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 174kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 45.36g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 3.8g 1.1g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 12mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 0.66mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 10mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 51mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 76mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 387mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.72mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.095mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.433mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 78IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.13mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.015mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.026mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 0.637mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.032mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 6µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg 2.8µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.052mg
Threonine 0.231mg 0.173mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.173mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 0.335mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.173mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.225mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.251mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.094mg Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0g 0.011g Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 0.649g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 1.111g Caramel popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel popcorn Chinese fried rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Caramel popcorn
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/nutrients
  2. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.