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Caramel popcorn vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel popcorn and Cream of Rice?

  • Caramel popcorn has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Calcium than Cream of Rice.
  • Caramel popcorn's daily need coverage for Copper is 29% higher.
  • Cream of Rice has 66 times less Calcium than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn has 66mg of Calcium, while Cream of Rice has 1mg.

We used Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1675%
Contains more CopperCopper +773.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +647.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +430.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%
~equal in Iron ~3.96mg
~equal in Sodium ~173mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +611.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +601.7%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2551.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8706.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12011.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%

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 Cream of Rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Cream of Rice Opinion
Calories 400kcal 52kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 0.9g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 0.1g Caramel popcorn
Net carbs 76.9g 11.4g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 11.5g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 3mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 1mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 20mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 45.36g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 3.8g 0.1g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.034mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.16mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 17mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 78IU 0IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.02mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.144mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 3µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.071mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.018mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.039mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.076mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.027mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 3µg Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.02g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 0.031g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.027g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.013mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg 0.044mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.015mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 0.073mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.037mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.026mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.037mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.057mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.026mg Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Cream of Rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Caramel popcorn
4%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.02g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.