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

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What are the differences between orange chicken and caramel popcorn?

  • Orange chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin B5; however, caramel popcorn is richer in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Caramel popcorn's daily need coverage for iron is 37% more.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
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 SeleniumSelenium +338.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.9%
Contains more IronIron +316%
Contains more CopperCopper +607.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +778.2%
~equal in Zinc ~1.24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg

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 3% 25% 21% 1.5% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
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% 1.3% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1775%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +525.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +125.9%
Contains more FatsFats +62.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1367.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.3%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 29% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 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 +27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Caramel popcorn DV% diff.
Iron 0.94mg 3.91mg 37%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.764mg 29%
Copper 0.042mg 0.297mg 28%
Selenium 17.1µg 3.9µg 24%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.27g 19%
Carbs 22.46g 80.7g 19%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 3.9µg 17%
Sodium 553mg 177mg 16%
Protein 14.46g 6.4g 16%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.23mg 15%
Magnesium 20mg 80mg 14%
Fiber 0.8g 3.8g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.99mg 10%
Choline 66.1mg 17.3mg 9%
Vitamin A 75µg 4µg 8%
Fats 12.68g 7.8g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.126mg 7%
Calories 262kcal 400kcal 7%
Saturated fat 2.422g 1.04g 6%
Calcium 14mg 66mg 5%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Potassium 209mg 355mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.185mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 2.73g 2%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.85mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Zinc 1.13mg 1.24mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.051mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 76.9g N/A
Sugar 13.6g 45.36g N/A
Phosphorus 130mg 127mg 0%
Trans fat 0.053g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0.641mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0.303mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.182mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Caramel popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Orange chicken
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.382g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel 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 ($)

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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.