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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.

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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
8
:
2
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1340%
Contains more Phosphorus +602%
Contains more Potassium +332.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +327.8%
Contains more Copper +175.8%
Contains more Manganese +157%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Chinese fried rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1340%
Contains more Phosphorus +602%
Contains more Potassium +332.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +327.8%
Contains more Copper +175.8%
Contains more Manganese +157%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
7
:
3
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
4
:
1
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Protein +219.5%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Carbs +137.2%
Contains more Other +27.9%
Contains more Water +1679.8%
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Chinese fried rice
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more Protein +219.5%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Carbs +137.2%
Contains more Other +27.9%
Contains more Water +1679.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
2
:
1
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.2%
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Chinese fried rice
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
3
:
1
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Starch +76.6%
Contains more Sucrose +94.6%
Contains more Fructose +40%
Contains more Glucose +85.7%
Popcorn
98%
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
Chinese fried rice
98%
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 Starch +76.6%
Contains more Sucrose +94.6%
Contains more Fructose +40%
Contains more Glucose +85.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Chinese fried rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 31.69g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 4.05g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 2.96g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 32.79g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 174kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 30.8g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.05g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 14.5g 1.1g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 12mg Chinese fried rice
Iron 3.19mg 0.66mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 10mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 51mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 76mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 387mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.72mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.095mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.433mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 196IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.13mg Popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.015mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.026mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.637mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.032mg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 6µg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.052mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.173mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.173mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.335mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.173mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.114mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.225mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.251mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.094mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.011g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.649g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 1.111g Popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Chinese fried rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Popcorn
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients
  2. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.