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

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How are Cream of Rice and Cheese popcorn different?

  • Cream of Rice is richer in Iron, while Cheese popcorn is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheese popcorn covers your daily need of Phosphorus 49% more than Cream of Rice.
  • Cream of Rice contains 2 times more Iron than Cheese popcorn. Cream of Rice contains 3.96mg of Iron, while Cheese popcorn contains 2.24mg.
  • Cream of Rice is lower in Sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor types were used in this article.

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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 +76.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Calcium +11200%
Contains more Magnesium +2933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2023.5%
Contains more Potassium +1205%
Contains more Zinc +1156.3%
Contains more Copper +311.8%
Contains more Manganese +395.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Calcium +11200%
Contains more Magnesium +2933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2023.5%
Contains more Potassium +1205%
Contains more Zinc +1156.3%
Contains more Copper +311.8%
Contains more Manganese +395.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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 E +19000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +506.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770.4%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +19000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +506.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770.4%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3400%
Contains more Protein +933.3%
Contains more Fats +33100%
Contains more Carbs +348.7%
Contains more Other +∞%
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +3400%
Contains more Protein +933.3%
Contains more Fats +33100%
Contains more Carbs +348.7%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31190.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56825.9%
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31190.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56825.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Protein 0.9g 9.3g Cheese popcorn
Fats 0.1g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 11.5g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 52kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.04g 0.79g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 1mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 3.96mg 2.24mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 3mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 17mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 20mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 173mg 889mg Cream of Rice
Zinc 0.16mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.034mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.144mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 3µg 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 0.02mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.124mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 1.453mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 3µg 11µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.044mg 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 0.073mg 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.037mg 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.026mg 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.057mg 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.026mg 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 0.02g 6.41g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 15.37g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice Cheese popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Cream of Rice
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.