Popcorn vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Popcorn and Cream of Rice
- Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Cream of Rice has more Iron.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 58% more.
- Popcorn has 48 times more Magnesium than Cream of Rice. Popcorn has 144mg of Magnesium, while Cream of Rice has 3mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt.
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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 | +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% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.1% |
| 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 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% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.5 g
Water:
87.5 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1337.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4440% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +576.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2535.5% |
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2964.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8485.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 12.94g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 4.54g | 0.1g |
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| Net carbs | 63.28g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 77.78g | 11.5g |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 329mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 3.19mg | 3.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.04g |
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.034mg |
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| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.16mg |
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| Starch | 54.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 173mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.144mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 1.039mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 31µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.637g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 0.027g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.015mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.073mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.026mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
23%
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 ($)