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.
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% |
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 | +27.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1975% |
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 3.91mg | 1.09mg | 35% |
Manganese | 0.764mg | 0.083mg | 30% |
Copper | 0.297mg | 0.051mg | 27% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27g | 6.885g | 24% |
Selenium | 3.9µg | 16.7µg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
Vitamin K | 3.9µg | 27.1µg | 19% |
Carbs | 80.7g | 26.88g | 18% |
Protein | 6.4g | 14.33g | 16% |
Magnesium | 80mg | 22mg | 14% |
Sodium | 177mg | 482mg | 13% |
Fiber | 3.8g | 0.7g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.99mg | 3.96mg | 12% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
Choline | 17.3mg | 73.3mg | 10% |
Fats | 7.8g | 14.25g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 83µg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.225mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.04g | 2.41g | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.267mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 5% | |
Calories | 400kcal | 293kcal | 5% |
Calcium | 66mg | 12mg | 5% |
Potassium | 355mg | 204mg | 4% |
Starch | 10.7g | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 1.31mg | 3% |
Fructose | 2.01g | 3% | |
Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.91mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.73g | 3.546g | 2% |
Folate | 16µg | 8µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 76.9g | 26.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 45.36g | 15.98g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 127mg | 130mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.045g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.774g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.039g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.925g | N/A |
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:
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% |
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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
2.41 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% |