Popcorn vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between popcorn and Chinese fried rice?
- Popcorn is richer in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, and vitamin B3, yet Chinese fried rice is richer in selenium.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 54% higher.
- Popcorn has 14 times more magnesium than Chinese fried rice. Popcorn has 144mg of magnesium, while Chinese fried rice has 10mg.
- Popcorn contains less sodium.
- Popcorn has a lower glycemic index than Chinese fried rice.
We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +332.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +383.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +327.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +602% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +593.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +219.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +262.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +390.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +416.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +285.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 1.1g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 51mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.66mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 10mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.433mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.72mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.095mg | 19% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 4.05g | 18% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 387mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 32.79g | 15% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.3µg | 15% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 174kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.637mg | 10% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 30.8g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 1.111g | 8% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
| Folate | 31µg | 6µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 5.5mg | 3% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 2.96g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 0.649g | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 31.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 0.54g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +137.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1679.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.111 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
54.4 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
30.8 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +76.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +94.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +40% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +85.7% |
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