Cheese popcorn vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cheese popcorn and Kung Pao chicken different?
- Cheese popcorn has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Kung Pao chicken.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cheese popcorn is 38% higher.
- Cheese popcorn contains 7 times more Fiber than Kung Pao chicken. While Cheese popcorn contains 9.9g of Fiber, Kung Pao chicken contains only 1.5g.
- Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.
Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +279.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +465% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +284% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +274.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +338.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +827.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +375.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +651.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2891.2% |
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Protein
~9.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +346.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +408.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 526kcal | 129kcal |
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| Protein | 9.3g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 33.2g | 6.98g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 7.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 41.7g | 5.37g |
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| Carbs | 51.6g | 6.87g |
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| Cholesterol | 11mg | 26mg |
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| Magnesium | 91mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 113mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 218mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 0.79g | 3.03g |
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| Fiber | 9.9g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 2.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 361mg | 94mg |
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| Sodium | 889mg | 402mg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 1299IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 65µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.82mg | 1.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.713mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 12µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.453mg | 2.757mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.461mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 13.6µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 16µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.034g |
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| Choline | 15.3mg | 37.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.41g | 1.352g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.7g | 2.173g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.37g | 3.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.118mg |
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| Threonine | 0.417mg | 0.407mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.402mg | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 1.024mg | 0.775mg |
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| Lysine | 0.443mg | 0.449mg |
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| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.47mg |
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| Histidine | 0.252mg | 0.265mg |
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| Fructose | 0.54g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.058g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)