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

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

  • 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.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts 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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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%
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 ~3.91mg
~equal in Sodium ~177mg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice Caramel popcorn
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
4%
Cream of Rice
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
59%
Caramel popcorn

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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.