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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.
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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
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.
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%
Popcorn
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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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
~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
13% 5% 78% 3%
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
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
16% 24% 59%
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.
Cream of Rice Popcorn
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Popcorn Opinion
Calories 52kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Protein 0.9g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 0.1g 4.54g Popcorn
Net carbs 11.4g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 11.5g 77.78g Popcorn
Magnesium 3mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 1mg 7mg Popcorn
Potassium 20mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 3.96mg 3.19mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g 0.87g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.034mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.16mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 17mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 173mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.144mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 3µg 0µg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 3µg 31µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.637g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.95g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 2.318g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.044mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.073mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.037mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.026mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.057mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.026mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice Popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Cream of Rice
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
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 ($)

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.