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Caramel popcorn vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramel popcorn and Chinese lemon chicken

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc, yet Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caramel popcorn covers your daily Iron needs 34% more than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 9 times more Manganese than Chinese lemon chicken. While Caramel popcorn contains 0.764mg of Manganese, Chinese lemon chicken contains only 0.089mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.

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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% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.5%
Contains more IronIron +220.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +642.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +758.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~136mg

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +525.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.053mg

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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +291.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.5%
Contains more FatsFats +73.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1496.7%

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
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.749g

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 lemon chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 400kcal 252kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 7.8g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 76.9g 19.61g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 20.61g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 80mg 16mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 40mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 161mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.22mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 8.18g Chinese lemon chicken
Fiber 3.8g 1g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.04mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.51mg Caramel popcorn
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 177mg 252mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 11IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 4µg 3µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.764mg 0.089mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.053mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.07mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 3.9µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 16µg 9µg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0g 0.068g Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.033g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.231mg 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.641mg 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.199mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.112mg 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.303mg 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.182mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Chinese lemon chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.993g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/nutrients
  2. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.