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

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What are the differences between Cheese popcorn and Chinese lemon chicken?

  • Cheese popcorn is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , and Zinc, yet Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 36% more.
  • Cheese popcorn has 8 times more Manganese than Chinese lemon chicken. While Cheese popcorn has 0.713mg of Manganese, Chinese lemon chicken has only 0.089mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese lemon chicken is lower.

We used Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken types in this article.

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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 Calcium +182.5%
Contains more Iron +83.6%
Contains more Magnesium +468.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +294.1%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +701.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.7%
Equal in Selenium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Contains more Calcium +182.5%
Contains more Iron +83.6%
Contains more Magnesium +468.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +294.1%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +701.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.7%
Equal in Selenium - 13

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +197.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +197.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +150.4%
Contains more Other +165.6%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Water +2007.6%
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 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 Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +150.4%
Contains more Other +165.6%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Water +2007.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese popcorn Chinese lemon chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 19.61g Cheese popcorn
Protein 9.3g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 33.2g 13.55g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 20.61g Cheese popcorn
Calories 526kcal 252kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 0.79g 8.18g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 1g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 40mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 1.22mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 91mg 16mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 136mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 161mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 2.01mg 0.51mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.04mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 0.089mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 140IU 11IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 3µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 3.82mg 1.28mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.053mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.07mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 11µg 9µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.11µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.417mg 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 1.024mg 0.978mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.191mg 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.489mg 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.252mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 11mg 32mg Cheese popcorn
Trans Fat 0.068g Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 2.749g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 6.086g Cheese popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Chinese lemon chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Cheese popcorn
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.377g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.

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