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General tso's chicken vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between General tso's chicken and Popcorn

  • General tso's chicken has more Vitamin K, and Selenium, however, Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 54% more.
  • Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken 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.
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.9%
Contains more Copper +469.6%
Contains more Manganese +1384%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.9%
Contains more Copper +469.6%
Contains more Manganese +1384%

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 E +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3083.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.2%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3083.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.2%
Contains more Folate +181.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +260.4%
Contains more Water +1259.9%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +224.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.94
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 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 Fats +260.4%
Contains more Water +1259.9%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +224.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1352.8%
Contains more Glucose +785.7%
Contains more Fructose +628.6%
Contains more Starch +359.8%
51% 45% 3% 2%
Starch: 11.83 g
Sucrose: 10.46 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.51 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 Sucrose +1352.8%
Contains more Glucose +785.7%
Contains more Fructose +628.6%
Contains more Starch +359.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 12.9g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 16.36g 4.54g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 295kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 11.83g 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.51g 0.07g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 0.9g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 12mg 7mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.16mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 18mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 201mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 435mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 1.3mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.046mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.075mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 14.4µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 10µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.29mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.083mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 2.308mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.51mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.157mg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1.2µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.085mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.452mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.431mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 1.089mg 0.338mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.252mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.607mg
Histidine 0.333mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.09g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.637g Popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.95g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 2.318g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Popcorn
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
29%
General tso's chicken
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.