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Popcorn vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Popcorn and Chinese cuisine?

  • Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, yet Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 52% more.
  • Popcorn has 10 times more Magnesium than Chinese cuisine. While Popcorn has 144mg of Magnesium, Chinese cuisine has only 15mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Popcorn is lower.

We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
8
:
2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Iron +187.4%
Contains more Magnesium +860%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Copper +434.7%
Contains more Manganese +657.1%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Iron +187.4%
Contains more Magnesium +860%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Copper +434.7%
Contains more Manganese +657.1%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
4
:
8
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +543.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4175%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.161
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +543.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4175%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.161

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
2
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +966.9%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +2274.1%
Equal in Other - 1.51
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +966.9%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +2274.1%
Equal in Other - 1.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
2
:
1
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.13
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.13

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
1
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Starch +2889%
Contains more Sucrose +62.5%
Contains more Glucose +885.7%
Contains more Fructose +685.7%
Popcorn
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
Chinese cuisine
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2889%
Contains more Sucrose +62.5%
Contains more Glucose +885.7%
Contains more Fructose +685.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Popcorn Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 5.79g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 7.08g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 77.78g 7.29g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 105kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 1.82g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.87g 2.41g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 1.5g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 3.19mg 1.11mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 15mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 76mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 204mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 409mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.5mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.049mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.147mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 196IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.033mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.055mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.32mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.443mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 31µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 1.2µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.313mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.314mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.525mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.252mg 0.158mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.317mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.327mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.207mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.058g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.978g Popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 2.13g Popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Chinese cuisine
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
17%
Popcorn
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.