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Popcorn vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between popcorn and kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

  • Popcorn has more fiber and phosphorus; however, kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 208% more.
  • Popcorn has 36 times more fiber than kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats. Popcorn has 14.5g of fiber, while kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have 0.4g.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have a higher glycemic index than popcorn.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3% 4.5% 225% 36% 19% 27% 74% 0% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +585.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +545.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +346.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +477.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +88.1%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 167% 7.2% 50% 313% 325% 313% 0% 383% 625% 2.5% 250% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +748%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1598.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +957.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +974.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.9%
Contains more OtherOther +70.4%
~equal in Fats ~4.19g
~equal in Carbs ~85.59g
~equal in Water ~3.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.89 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1059%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg 208%
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 1.66mg 116%
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 1.41mg 102%
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 1.25mg 96%
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 16.7mg 90%
Folate 31µg 333µg 76%
Fiber 14.5g 0.4g 56%
Vitamin A 10µg 500µg 54%
Manganese 1.113mg 48%
Phosphorus 358mg 62mg 42%
Iron 3.19mg 6mg 35%
Magnesium 144mg 21mg 29%
Sodium 8mg 567mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg 22%
Zinc 3.08mg 0.69mg 22%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Protein 12.94g 4.3g 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg 17%
Copper 0.262mg 0.107mg 17%
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.2g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5.7µg 10%
Potassium 329mg 51mg 8%
Choline 21.2mg 2.5mg 3%
Carbs 77.78g 85.59g 3%
Saturated fat 0.637g 0.89g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 1.2g 1%
Fats 4.54g 4.19g 1%
Calories 387kcal 395kcal 0%
Net carbs 63.28g 85.19g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g 29.6g N/A
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.36mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 1.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Popcorn
193%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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

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.