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Kung Pao chicken vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Caramel popcorn?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Selenium, however, Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Caramel popcorn's daily need coverage for Iron is 39% more.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao 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.
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +414.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
Contains more Copper +306.8%
Contains more Manganese +198.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +414.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Zinc +67.6%
Contains more Copper +306.8%
Contains more Manganese +198.4%

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 A +1565.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.1%
Equal in Folate - 16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +1565.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.1%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Water +2166.1%
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +1074.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 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 Protein +52.5%
Contains more Water +2166.1%
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +1074.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.27
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.27

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 9.76g 6.4g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 6.87g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 129kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 45.36g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 20mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 0.76mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 24mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 94mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 218mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 402mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.74mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.073mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.256mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 8.1µg 3.9µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 78IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 4µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.85mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.051mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.99mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.23mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.185mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 16µg
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 3.9µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.052mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.231mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.227mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.641mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.199mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.112mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.32mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.303mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.182mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Caramel 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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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 ($)

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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.