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Popcorn vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Popcorn and Spanish rice

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Copper, while Spanish rice has more Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 53% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 11 times less Magnesium than Popcorn. Popcorn contains 144mg of Magnesium, while Spanish rice contains 13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1007.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.6%
Contains more IronIron +177.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +528.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
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% 12% 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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +133%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +983.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.378mg

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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +294.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1663.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.317g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +97.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +89.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +614.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +500%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 387kcal 185kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 3.28g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 63.28g 29.96g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 31.16g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 13mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 20mg Spanish rice
Potassium 329mg 116mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 1.15mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 1.3g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 1.2g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.065mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.48mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 27.55g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 57mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 528mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 100IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 6µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 1.113mg 0.39mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.074mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.415mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.082mg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 1.2µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 31µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 9.1mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 1.005g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 2.317g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.044mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.098mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.109mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.24mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.131mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.071mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.607mg 0.137mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.071mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.368g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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
  2. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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