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Caramel popcorn vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel popcorn and Pilaf

  • Caramel popcorn has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Selenium needs 52% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Pilaf has 3 times less Fiber than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn has 3.8g of Fiber, while Pilaf has 1.2g.
  • Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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 Iron +60.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Calcium +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +730.8%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +60.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Calcium +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +730.8%

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +680%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +680%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +469.3%
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Water +143.6%
Contains more Other +114.4%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +469.3%
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Water +143.6%
Contains more Other +114.4%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +631.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +767.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +631.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +767.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%

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 Pilaf
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 75.11g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 7.8g 1.37g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 76.31g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 359kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 45.36g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 3.8g 1.2g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 3.91mg 2.44mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 32mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 355mg 188mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 1303mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.01mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.166mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 3.9µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 78IU 14IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 4µg
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.04mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.087mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 16µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0.5µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.231mg 0.221mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.641mg 0.523mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.189mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.32mg
Valine 0.303mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.182mg 0.15mg Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 0.373g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.377g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.733g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1126mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.