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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +344.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +545.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +918.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +269.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +879.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +139.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +236.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1268.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.27 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 400kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 6.4g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 7.8g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.9g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 80.7g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 355mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 45.36g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 1.24mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 127mg | |
| Sodium | 177mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 78IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 3.9µg | 14.4µg |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 17.3mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.04g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.73g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 7.501g |
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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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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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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
14%
28%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
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 ($)