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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Popcorn

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more Selenium, and Vitamin K, while Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 54% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +503.9%
Contains more Copper +555%
Contains more Manganese +1150.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +503.9%
Contains more Copper +555%
Contains more Manganese +1150.6%

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 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.51
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +198.5%
Contains more Water +1487%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.94
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +198.5%
Contains more Water +1487%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +601.4%
Contains more Glucose +2157.1%
Contains more Fructose +2071.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +429.7%
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +601.4%
Contains more Glucose +2157.1%
Contains more Fructose +2071.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +429.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 19.61g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 11.87g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 13.55g 4.54g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 252kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 10.27g 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 1.52g 0.07g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 1g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 40mg 7mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 16mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 136mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 161mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 252mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.51mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.04mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.089mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 13µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.29mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 2.308mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.51mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.157mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 1.2µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.085mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.452mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.431mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.958mg 0.338mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.57mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.365mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.068g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.033g 0.637g Popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 0.95g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.318g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g 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
Chinese lemon chicken Popcorn
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
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.396g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients
  2. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients

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

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