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Cheese popcorn vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese popcorn and Scrambled egg different?

  • Cheese popcorn is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E , while Scrambled egg is higher in Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 138% more than Cheese popcorn.
  • Scrambled egg is lower in Sodium.

Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Fast foods, egg, scrambled types were 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 Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +1558.1%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
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 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +1558.1%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +385%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 9
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 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +385%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +105.2%
Contains more Carbs +2380.8%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Water +2568%
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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +105.2%
Contains more Carbs +2380.8%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Water +2568%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.153
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.153

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 Scrambled egg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 2.08g Cheese popcorn
Protein 9.3g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 33.2g 16.18g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 2.08g Cheese popcorn
Calories 526kcal 212kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.79g 1.64g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 0g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 57mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 91mg 14mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 242mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 147mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 2.01mg 1.66mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.067mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 0.043mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 140IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 3.82mg 0.96mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.08mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 0.21mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.19mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 29µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 8.2µg 9µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.417mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.024mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.443mg 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.191mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.489mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.252mg 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 11mg 426mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 6.153g Scrambled egg
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 5.889g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 1.969g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese popcorn Scrambled egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/nutrients
  2. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.