Chinese fried rice vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chinese fried rice and popcorn?
- Chinese fried rice is richer in selenium, yet popcorn is richer in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 54% higher.
- Popcorn contains less sodium.
- Popcorn has a lower glycemic index than Chinese fried rice.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +332.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +383.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +327.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +602% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +593.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +219.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +262.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +390.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +416.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +285.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 14.5g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 358mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.66mg | 3.19mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 144mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.433mg | 1.113mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.72mg | 3.08mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.262mg | 19% |
| Protein | 4.05g | 12.94g | 18% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 8mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 32.79g | 77.78g | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 387kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.157mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.637mg | 2.308mg | 10% |
| Starch | 30.8g | 54.4g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.111g | 2.318g | 8% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 329mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.104mg | 7% |
| Folate | 6µg | 31µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.083mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 21.2mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.96g | 4.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.649g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.69g | 63.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.54g | 0.637g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.173mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.335mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.173mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.114mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.251mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.094mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1679.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +137.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.111 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
30.8 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
54.4 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +85.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +76.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +94.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +40% |
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