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Caramel popcorn vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel popcorn and Rice cakes

  • Caramel popcorn has more Iron, and Calcium, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily Manganese needs 235% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Rice cakes have 6 times less Calcium than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn has 66mg of Calcium, while Rice cakes have 11mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 +500%
Contains more Iron +243%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Manganese +708.9%
Contains more Selenium +320.5%
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% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +243%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Manganese +708.9%
Contains more Selenium +320.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404.3%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.056
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404.3%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +122.9%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +78.8%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +122.9%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +78.8%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 76.3g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 7.8g 3.5g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 80.1g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 380kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.8g
Calcium 66mg 11mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.14mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 127mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 355mg 299mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.24mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.297mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.764mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 3.9µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 78IU 0IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.103mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.13mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 21µg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.231mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.641mg 0.638mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.112mg 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.303mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.182mg 0.218mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 1.11g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 1.11g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Rice cakes
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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.