Popcorn vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between popcorn and chinese egg rolls
- Popcorn has more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, and copper; however, chinese egg rolls are higher in vitamin K and vitamin B12.
- Chinese egg rolls cover your daily vitamin K needs 48% more than popcorn.
- Chinese egg rolls contain 8 times less magnesium than popcorn. Popcorn contains 144mg of magnesium, while chinese egg rolls contain 18mg.
- Popcorn has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +321.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +471.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4808.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
8.28 g
Fats:
11.94 g
Carbs:
27.29 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
1.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1424.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.601 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
19.8 g
Sucrose:
0.52 g
Glucose:
1.4 g
Fructose:
0.73 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.14 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +174.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +38.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1900% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +942.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 2.6g | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 58.9µg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 85mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.245mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 18mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.41mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 5.601g | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.62mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 468mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.44µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 27.29g | 17% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 19.8g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.148mg | 13% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 11.94g | 11% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 8.28g | 9% |
| Folate | 31µg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 2.116g | 7% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 250kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 165mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 3.036g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.165mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 2.725mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 17.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 24.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.103g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.581mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.636g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.871g | N/A |
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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
16%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.