Popcorn vs. Puffed Rice Cakes

If you’re going to eat popcorn or rice cakes, which should you choose?

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Timestamps
0:06 Are popcorn and rice cakes keto-friendly?
0:50 Popcorn vs. rice cakes and the glycemic index
1:12 Popcorn vs. rice cakes and carbs
1:52 A focus on rice cakes
2:14 More problems with popcorn
3:08 More problems with rice cakes
3:58 Which is better?

Today, we’re going to talk about popcorn vs. rice cakes.

Is popcorn keto-friendly, or can you have rice cakes on keto? Neither popcorn or rice cakes are keto-friendly, but let’s go ahead and talk about the differences between them.

Popcorn

Popcorn glycemic index - 79
3.5 oz has:
78g carbs
15g fiber
63g net carbs

Other problems with popcorn:
• GMO corn (unless organic)
• Butter flavor—Diacetyl
• Oil—GMO
• Americans consume 60 quarts of popcorn per year
• There are traces of nutrients, but the intense heat destroys most of the phytonutrients

Rice cakes

Rice cakes glycemic index - 82
Fiber - 0
Fat - 0
Nutrients - 0
They have:
Starch carbs
Sugar

Other problems with rice cakes:
• Arsenic
• Alloxan

Popcorn vs. rice cakes—which is better?
If you do organic popcorn, it may be better to have than rice cakes.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[tomnekuda]

The more I watch Dr. Berg....the less I find I can eat. Guess I'll have a glass of water with a side of ice for lunch.

[zorac]

we can never everything is bad for you and you can't enjoy yourself with anything. I have stopped caring so much about it and I just eat things in moderation and daily exercise. I mean, I won't stop living a happy life

[ashleyt]

Summary: organic popcorn is better than rice cakes. There you have it.

[GSPremiun]

Worrying about food is a killer in itself.

[iMolikaMenThlang]

So basically I’ll be eating nothing but air. 🤣😂

[a.b.d.]

OK that was one of the most depressing videos you’ve ever made popcorn is my most favorite thing in the whole world

[laserfalcon]

Caramel popcorn has to be one of the most addicting snacks

[heartsbane]

I eat organic popcorn a few times a week. It is a weakness, but I've stayed with my keto also, so I don't care. Love my grassfed butter on my popcorn.

[yanazbobanaz]

Me: sitting here enjoying my rice cake.
Sir, it's either this rice cake or a sweet treat so take your pick. This is why people give up on "healthy eating". Ya'll make sure the list of what is "healthy" is slim to none. Stop taking the joy out of life. Lol

[ccm]

Really? I was just eating rice cakes last night because there is only 11 carbs in one. You can't eat anything. Lol

[thegamer.__.]

I looked it up and it says the glycimic index of popcorn is 55 not 79

[ceeIoc]

Rice cakes are perfect for post workout

[MrVideovibes]

I grew up in the theatre business as my family had theatres for 73 years. Popcorn was always cooked in coconut oil that had orange food coloring added. We got in in 5-gallon buckets. In the summer, it was liquid, in the winter it was hard as a brick and we had to use a heat lamp on it before starting popping the corn. Except for the food coloring, I always felt it was a healthy oil.

[relaxgood]

I eat a big bowl of air popped non GMO popcorn 2 or 3 times per week with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. I eat a 100% Whole Food Plant Based Diet and don’t worry about carbs.

[raymitchell]

Rice cakes are a whole lot of nothing -- BTW: How many carbs are in nutritional cardboard?

[nefrettitim]

*🍿I "stovetop pop" loose organic popcorn kernels in ½ teaspoon of coconut oil in a stainless steel saucepan🍿*

[julietteyork]

Yes, rice has an arsenic problem which was upsetting news. I cut it out, including products containing brown rice syrup. Look at the ingredient list of packaged foods and you’ll be stunned to see brown rice syrup everywhere. Ugh.
As for popcorn, I only buy organic, use an air popper, then add a little melted vegan butter and salt. Eating popcorn once a week when my kids and I watch movies hasn’t hurt my weight at all. For me the key to losing weight has been not eating after 6 or 7pm and waiting 16-18 hours to eat again. Intermittent fasting is a weight loss miracle and is, for me, the most painless way to lose weight.

[BEEMAKINA]

I’ve been feeling so drained lately. The only thing that has changed in my diet is the introduction of rice cakes 🤦🏾‍♀️ thanks for this Doc!

[jhantughosh]

puffed rice, in india we call more in Bengal language, its crunch, and tasty, made by home, we eating every days with some vegetables, or curry, so tasty and salty too😊

[vickieturner]

I always loved the popcorn that my Mama made for me. What I've learned with doing Keto/IF, is that things just don't taste the same. I always enjoyed making homemade breads for my family. I still do that, but I've no interest at all, in eating them. Last Christmas, I took one tiny bite of bread and almost gagged. I now equate all former beloved foods that aren't good for me, as undesirable, without the taste testing. I don't even try to find Keto friendly alternatives for those things. I never want to revert back to where I was. I'm making great progress in my quest for truly good health and I WON'T risk a setback. Thanks Dr. Berg for all that you've done and continue to do to help us!! I'm so very grateful to you! You're such a blessing to so many here! May you be blessed, as well!!