Cream of Wheat vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cream of Wheat and Caramel popcorn
- Cream of Wheat is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Folate, yet Caramel popcorn is higher in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium.
- Caramel popcorn covers your daily Manganese needs 33% more than Cream of Wheat.
- Cream of Wheat contains 58 times more Vitamin A than Caramel popcorn. While Cream of Wheat contains 232µg of Vitamin A, Caramel popcorn contains only 4µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.
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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 | +26.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1675% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +590.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +629.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +605.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.4% |
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 | +891% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2457.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +247.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +517% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +309.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
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 | -96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2340.3% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 400kcal |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 6.4g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 7.8g |
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 76.9g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 80.7g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 80mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 355mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 3.91mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 45.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.297mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 177mg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 78IU |
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| Vitamin A | 232µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.764mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 3.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 1.99mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 3.9µg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 1.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 2.73g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 3.27g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.227mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.641mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.32mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.303mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.182mg |
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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
26%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.