Caramel popcorn vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Caramel popcorn and General tso's chicken?
- Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Fiber, while General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
- Caramel popcorn's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
- General tso's chicken has 10 times less Manganese than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn has 0.764mg of Manganese, while General tso's chicken has 0.075mg.
- Caramel popcorn is lower in Sodium.
We used Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+450%
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Iron
+237.1%
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Magnesium
+344.4%
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Potassium
+76.6%
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Sodium
-59.3%
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Copper
+545.7%
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Manganese
+918.7%
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Selenium
+269.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
Equal in Zinc - 1.3
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Calcium
+450%
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Iron
+237.1%
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Magnesium
+344.4%
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Potassium
+76.6%
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Sodium
-59.3%
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Copper
+545.7%
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Manganese
+918.7%
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Selenium
+269.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
Equal in Zinc - 1.3
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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Vitamin B1
+88.9%
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Folate
+45.5%
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Vitamin A
+20.5%
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Vitamin E
+42.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+43.4%
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Vitamin B5
+168.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+879.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
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Vitamin B1
+88.9%
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Folate
+45.5%
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Vitamin A
+20.5%
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Vitamin E
+42.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+43.4%
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Vitamin B5
+168.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+879.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+236.4%
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Other
+12.5%
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Protein
+101.6%
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Fats
+109.7%
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Water
+1268.2%
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Carbs
+236.4%
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+12.5%
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Protein
+101.6%
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Fats
+109.7%
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Water
+1268.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-62.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+129.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.27 g
Saturated Fat:
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.501 g
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Saturated Fat
-62.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+129.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 76.9g | 23.09g |
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| Protein | 6.4g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 7.8g | 16.36g |
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| Carbs | 80.7g | 23.99g |
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| Calories | 400kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Sugar | 45.36g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 127mg | |
| Potassium | 355mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 177mg | 435mg |
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| Zinc | 1.24mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 3.9µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 78IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.202mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 38.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.641mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.199mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.303mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0.333mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.09g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.04g | 2.76g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.73g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 7.501g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
15%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)