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Caramel popcorn vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel popcorn and Chinese cuisine

  • Caramel popcorn has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 40% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 6 times less Copper than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn contains 0.297mg of Copper, while Chinese cuisine contains 0.049mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Caramel popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +200%
Contains more Iron +252.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.1%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Copper +506.1%
Contains more Manganese +419.7%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Selenium +71.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +252.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.1%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Copper +506.1%
Contains more Manganese +419.7%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Selenium +71.8%

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 B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1517.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1215.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.82
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1517.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1215.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.82

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +1007%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Water +2288.5%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +1007%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Water +2288.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.978
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.978

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 5.79g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 7.8g 5.3g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 7.29g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 105kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 45.36g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 22mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.11mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 15mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 76mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 204mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 409mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.297mg 0.049mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.147mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 78IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.82mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.033mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.055mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.32mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.161mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 3.9µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.231mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.641mg 0.525mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.112mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.317mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.182mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 1.217g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 2.13g Caramel popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Chinese cuisine
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
15%
Caramel popcorn
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.