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Spanish rice vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spanish rice and popcorn

  • Spanish rice has more selenium and vitamin K, while popcorn has more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 53% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in popcorn is lower.
  • Spanish rice has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spanish rice is 51, while the glycemic index of popcorn is 62.

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

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%

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 0.33% 2% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.308mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1663.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +294.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.318g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +614.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +500%
Contains more StarchStarch +97.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +89.5%
~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.
Spanish rice Popcorn
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 Spanish rice Popcorn DV% diff.
Fiber 1.2g 14.5g 53%
Phosphorus 57mg 358mg 43%
Manganese 0.39mg 1.113mg 31%
Magnesium 13mg 144mg 31%
Iron 1.15mg 3.19mg 26%
Zinc 0.48mg 3.08mg 24%
Sodium 528mg 8mg 23%
Copper 0.065mg 0.262mg 22%
Protein 3.28g 12.94g 19%
Carbs 31.16g 77.78g 16%
Selenium 7.4µg 0µg 13%
Starch 27.55g 54.4g 11%
Calories 185kcal 387kcal 10%
Vitamin K 13µg 1.2µg 10%
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.59mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.104mg 7%
Potassium 116mg 329mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.157mg 6%
Folate 50µg 31µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 21.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.005g 0.637g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.29mg 2%
Fats 5.29g 4.54g 1%
Calcium 20mg 7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 0.95g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.083mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 29.96g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 10µg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 2.308mg 0%
Trans fat 0.07g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 2.318g 0%
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0.252mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.42g 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice 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
19%
Spanish rice
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
72%
Popcorn

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients
  2. 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.

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