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General tso's chicken vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between general tso's chicken and popcorn

  • General tso's chicken has more vitamin K and selenium; however, popcorn has more fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and copper.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 54% more.
  • Popcorn is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's 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 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
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 +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.7%
Contains more IronIron +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +469.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1384%

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 5.3% 3.7% 24% 3% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
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 EVitamin E +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3083.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 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 FatsFats +260.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1259.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224.2%
~equal in Protein ~12.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 27% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.501 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 +308.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 45% 3% 2%
Starch: 11.83 g
Sucrose: 10.46 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.51 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 +1352.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +785.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +628.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +359.8%
~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.
General tso's 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 General tso's chicken Popcorn DV% diff.
Fiber 0.9g 14.5g 54%
Manganese 0.075mg 1.113mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 2.318g 35%
Phosphorus 127mg 358mg 33%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1.2µg 31%
Magnesium 18mg 144mg 30%
Selenium 14.4µg 0µg 26%
Iron 1.16mg 3.19mg 25%
Copper 0.046mg 0.262mg 24%
Sodium 435mg 8mg 19%
Carbs 23.99g 77.78g 18%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Starch 11.83g 54.4g 18%
Fats 16.36g 4.54g 18%
Zinc 1.3mg 3.08mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.76g 0.637g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.879g 0.95g 7%
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.29mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.104mg 6%
Calories 295kcal 387kcal 5%
Folate 11µg 31µg 5%
Choline 41.5mg 21.2mg 4%
Potassium 201mg 329mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 2.308mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.157mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.083mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.51mg 2%
Fructose 0.51g 0.07g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Protein 12.9g 12.94g 0%
Net carbs 23.09g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 11.6g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 11µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.552mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.026mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.089mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.333mg 0.367mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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General tso's 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
28%
General tso's chicken
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's 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. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.