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Cheese popcorn vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese popcorn and Orange chicken different?

  • Cheese popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B12 than Orange chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Cheese popcorn is 36% higher.
  • Cheese popcorn contains 8 times more Manganese than Orange chicken. While Cheese popcorn contains 0.713mg of Manganese, Orange chicken contains only 0.087mg.
  • Orange chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken are the varieties used 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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
8
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2
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Calcium +707.1%
Contains more Iron +138.3%
Contains more Magnesium +355%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.9%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +719.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.5%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Orange chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +707.1%
Contains more Iron +138.3%
Contains more Magnesium +355%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.9%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +719.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.5%

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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
6
:
6
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Vitamin E +257%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +197.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
Equal in Folate - 10
Cheese popcorn
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%
Orange chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 22% 3% 3% 11% 51% 68% 60% 54% 8% 25% 61%
Contains more Vitamin E +257%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +197.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
3
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2
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Fats +161.8%
Contains more Carbs +129.7%
Contains more Other +72.6%
Contains more Protein +55.5%
Contains more Water +1837.2%
Cheese popcorn
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
Orange chicken
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Fats +161.8%
Contains more Carbs +129.7%
Contains more Other +72.6%
Contains more Protein +55.5%
Contains more Water +1837.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
2
:
1
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Orange chicken
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%

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 Orange 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 Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 21.66g Cheese popcorn
Protein 9.3g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 33.2g 12.68g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 22.46g Cheese popcorn
Calories 526kcal 262kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 0.79g 13.6g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 0.8g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 14mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 0.94mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 91mg 20mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 130mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 209mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 553mg Orange chicken
Zinc 2.01mg 1.13mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.042mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 0.087mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 140IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 3.82mg 1.07mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.043mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.22mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.23mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 10µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.2µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.417mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.024mg 1.001mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.191mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.489mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.252mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 11mg 61mg Cheese popcorn
Trans Fat 0.053g Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 2.422g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 3.474g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 6.086g Cheese popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.988g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.