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Caramel popcorn vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel popcorn and Sesame chicken

  • Caramel popcorn has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Fiber, while Sesame chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caramel popcorn's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% higher.
  • Sesame chicken contains 9 times less Manganese than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn contains 0.764mg of Manganese, while Sesame chicken contains 0.083mg.
  • 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, sesame 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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74%
Contains more IronIron +258.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +482.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +820.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +594.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.7%

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.9%
Contains more FatsFats +82.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1197%
~equal in Other ~1.74g

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% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.6%

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 Sesame 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 Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 400kcal 293kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 7.8g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 76.9g 26.18g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 26.88g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 80mg 22mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 12mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 204mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.09mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 15.98g Sesame chicken
Fiber 3.8g 0.7g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.051mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.91mg Caramel popcorn
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 177mg 482mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 4µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.764mg 0.083mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.04mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 3.9µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 16µg 8µg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0g 0.045g Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.41g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Sesame 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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.37g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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