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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74%
Contains more IronIron +252.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +419.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1517.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1215.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.82mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +47.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1007%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2288.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.978g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 400kcal 105kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 7.8g 5.3g Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 76.9g 5.79g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 7.29g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 80mg 15mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 22mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 204mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.11mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.049mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 127mg 76mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 409mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 4µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.82mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.764mg 0.147mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 6.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 3.9µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 16µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 1.04g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 1.217g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 2.13g Caramel popcorn
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
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 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 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
14%
Caramel popcorn
37%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
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.