Popcorn vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between popcorn and cream of Wheat
- Popcorn has more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and copper, while cream of Wheat has more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 56% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without 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 | +2300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1545% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +509.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1711.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1888.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +814.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.5% |
| 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 | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +522% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 0.6g | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 18mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 6mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.17mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 232µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.043mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 13.08g | 22% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 1.84g | 22% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 4.96mg | 22% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 22% | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 62kcal | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 0.134g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.309mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.232mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.21mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Folate | 31µg | 62µg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 0.24g | 7% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3.5µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 3.093mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 0.038g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 0.033g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 12.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +603.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1791.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +494.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2442.2% |
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
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2778.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1629.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +928.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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