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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 has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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.
Contains more Magnesium +585.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +477.4%
Contains more Potassium +545.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Contains more Copper +144.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Contains more Magnesium +585.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +477.4%
Contains more Potassium +545.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Contains more Copper +144.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +88.1%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +750.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1598.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +957.3%
Contains more Folate +974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 8% 99% 67% 313% 326% 314% 0% 384% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +750.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1598.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +957.3%
Contains more Folate +974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200.9%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Equal in Fats - 4.19
Equal in Carbs - 85.59
Equal in Water - 3.5
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 Protein +200.9%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Equal in Fats - 4.19
Equal in Carbs - 85.59
Equal in Water - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1059%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.3%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1059%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 85.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 12.94g 4.3g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 4.19g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 85.59g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Calories 387kcal 395kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 29.6g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 0.4g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 10mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Iron 3.19mg 6mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Magnesium 144mg 21mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 62mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 51mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 567mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.69mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.107mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 5.7µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A 196IU 1667IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 500µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.36mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 1.25mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 1.41mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 16.7mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 1.66mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Folate 31µg 333µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 1.6g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.89g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.2g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.2g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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
207%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.