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Kung Pao chicken vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kung Pao chicken and Popcorn

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Selenium, and Vitamin K, however, Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Popcorn covers your daily need of Fiber 52% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Popcorn has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao 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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
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 +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +319.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +334.8%

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 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +562.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1033.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.51mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 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 +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2152.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1032.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 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 +128.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 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 +158.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +671.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +2050.2%
~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.
Kung Pao 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 Kung Pao chicken Popcorn Opinion
Calories 129kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Protein 9.76g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 6.98g 4.54g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 6.87g 77.78g Popcorn
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Popcorn
Magnesium 24mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 20mg 7mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 0.76mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 3.03g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 1.5g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.073mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.74mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 2.53g 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 94mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 402mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 1299IU 196IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 10µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.29mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.308mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.157mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.2µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 31µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.034g Popcorn
Choline 37.4mg 21.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.95g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.318g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.085mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.431mg
Leucine 0.775mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.449mg 0.338mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.47mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.265mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.54g 0.07g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao 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%
Kung Pao chicken
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.715g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao 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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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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