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Orange chicken vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between orange chicken and popcorn

  • Orange chicken has more selenium and vitamin K; however, popcorn is higher in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and copper.
  • Popcorn covers your daily need for fiber, 55% more than orange chicken.
  • Popcorn has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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.
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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.4%
Contains more IronIron +239.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +523.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1179.3%

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% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +269%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +210%

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
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 ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +179.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1358.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +246.3%

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +1608.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +857.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +418.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Popcorn
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Orange chicken Popcorn DV% diff.
Fiber 0.8g 14.5g 55%
Manganese 0.087mg 1.113mg 45%
Phosphorus 130mg 358mg 33%
Selenium 17.1µg 0µg 31%
Magnesium 20mg 144mg 30%
Iron 0.94mg 3.19mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.318g 25%
Sodium 553mg 8mg 24%
Copper 0.042mg 0.262mg 24%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 1.2µg 19%
Starch 10.5g 54.4g 18%
Carbs 22.46g 77.78g 18%
Zinc 1.13mg 3.08mg 18%
Fats 12.68g 4.54g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.083mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.51mg 10%
Choline 66.1mg 21.2mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.422g 0.637g 8%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 2.308mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin A 75µg 10µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.157mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 0.95g 6%
Calories 262kcal 387kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.29mg 5%
Folate 10µg 31µg 5%
Potassium 209mg 329mg 4%
Protein 14.46g 12.94g 3%
Fructose 0.67g 0.07g 1%
Calcium 14mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 13.6g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.367mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g 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 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
32%
Orange chicken
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange 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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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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