Cream of Rice vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cream of Rice and popcorn
- Cream of Rice has more iron; however, popcorn has more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 58% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.
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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 IronIron | +24.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +4700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1545% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +670.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2005.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +672.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +361.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +571.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +481.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.5 g
Water:
87.5 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2535.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1337.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4440% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +576.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 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 | -96.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2964.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8485.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 14.5g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 358mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.144mg | 1.113mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 144mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 3.08mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.262mg | 25% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 12.94g | 24% |
| Carbs | 11.5g | 77.78g | 22% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 22% | |
| Calories | 52kcal | 387kcal | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.027g | 2.318g | 15% |
| Iron | 3.96mg | 3.19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.157mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.076mg | 0.51mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 329mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.039mg | 2.308mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Folate | 3µg | 31µg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 4.54g | 7% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.083mg | 5% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.637g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.95g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 63.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.015mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.073mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.026mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 ($)