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Chinese cuisine vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese cuisine and Caramel popcorn

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C, while Caramel popcorn has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 40% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Caramel popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74%
Contains more IronIron +252.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +419.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1517.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1215.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.85mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2288.5%
Contains more FatsFats +47.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1007%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 105kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 7.08g 6.4g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 7.29g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 22mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 204mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 1.11mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 2.41g 45.36g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.049mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.5mg 1.24mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 409mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 1262IU 78IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 4µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 6.7µg 3.9µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.051mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.23mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 3.9µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 16µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Caramel popcorn
Choline 34.5mg 17.3mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 1.04g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.052mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.231mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.227mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.552mg 0.199mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.112mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.327mg 0.303mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.182mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Caramel popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.