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Rice cakes vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rice cakes and Caramel popcorn

  • Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper, however, Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily Manganese needs 235% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Caramel popcorn has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Rice cakes. Rice cakes have 1.16mg of Vitamin B5, while Caramel popcorn has 0.23mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +708.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +320.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more IronIron +243%

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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
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% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.6%
Contains more WaterWater +78.8%
Contains more FatsFats +122.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
~equal in Carbs ~80.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 380kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 9g 6.4g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Net carbs 76.3g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.1g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 151mg 80mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 299mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 1.14mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.8g
Copper 0.38mg 0.297mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.24mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 127mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 177mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 6.18mg 0.764mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 3.9µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.051mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 1.99mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.23mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 21µg 16µg Rice cakes
Choline 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.64g 1.04g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.052mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.231mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.227mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.414mg 0.199mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg 0.112mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.32mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.303mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.182mg Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Caramel popcorn
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
23%
Rice cakes
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 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.
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.