Popcorn vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Popcorn and Orange chicken

Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Copper, however, Orange chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin K.
Popcorn covers your daily need of Fiber 55% more than Orange chicken.
Popcorn has 13 times more Manganese than Orange chicken. While Popcorn has 1.113mg of Manganese, Orange chicken has only 0.087mg.
Popcorn has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken.

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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

Orange chicken

Contains more Iron +239.4%

Contains more Magnesium +620%

Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%

Contains more Potassium +57.4%

Contains less Sodium -98.6%

Contains more Zinc +172.6%

Contains more Copper +523.8%

Contains more Manganese +1179.3%

Contains more Calcium +100%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Popcorn

Orange chicken

Contains more Iron +239.4%

Contains more Magnesium +620%

Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%

Contains more Potassium +57.4%

Contains less Sodium -98.6%

Contains more Zinc +172.6%

Contains more Copper +523.8%

Contains more Manganese +1179.3%

Contains more Calcium +100%

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

Orange chicken

Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%

Contains more Folate +210%

Contains more Vitamin A +34.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +269%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +1933.3%

Popcorn

Orange chicken

Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%

Contains more Folate +210%

Contains more Vitamin A +34.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +269%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +1933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Popcorn

Orange chicken

Contains more Carbs +246.3%

Contains more Protein +11.7%

Contains more Fats +179.3%

Contains more Water +1358.7%

Contains more Other +38.7%

Popcorn

Protein: 12.94 g

Fats: 4.54 g

Carbs: 77.78 g

Water: 3.32 g

Other: 1.42 g

Orange chicken

Protein: 14.46 g

Fats: 12.68 g

Carbs: 22.46 g

Water: 48.43 g

Other: 1.97 g

Contains more Carbs +246.3%

Contains more Protein +11.7%

Contains more Fats +179.3%

Contains more Water +1358.7%

Contains more Other +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Popcorn

Orange chicken

Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.6%

Popcorn

Saturated Fat: 0.637 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g

Orange chicken

Saturated Fat: 2.422 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Popcorn

Orange chicken

Contains more Starch +418.1%

Contains more Sucrose +1608.3%

Contains more Glucose +800%

Contains more Fructose +857.1%

Popcorn

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

Orange chicken

Starch: 10.5 g

Sucrose: 12.3 g

Glucose: 0.63 g

Fructose: 0.67 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +418.1%

Contains more Sucrose +1608.3%

Contains more Glucose +800%

Contains more Fructose +857.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.28g	21.66g
Protein	12.94g	14.46g
Fats	4.54g	12.68g
Carbs	77.78g	22.46g
Calories	387kcal	262kcal
Starch	54.4g	10.5g
Fructose	0.07g	0.67g
Sugar	0.87g	13.6g
Fiber	14.5g	0.8g
Calcium	7mg	14mg
Iron	3.19mg	0.94mg
Magnesium	144mg	20mg
Phosphorus	358mg	130mg
Potassium	329mg	209mg
Sodium	8mg	553mg
Zinc	3.08mg	1.13mg
Copper	0.262mg	0.042mg
Manganese	1.113mg	0.087mg
Selenium	0µg	17.1µg
Vitamin A	196IU	264IU
Vitamin A RAE	10µg	75µg
Vitamin E	0.29mg	1.07mg
Vitamin D	0IU	5IU
Vitamin D	0µg	0.1µg
Vitamin C	0mg	0.9mg
Vitamin B1	0.104mg	0.043mg
Vitamin B2	0.083mg	0.22mg
Vitamin B3	2.308mg	3.59mg
Vitamin B5	0.51mg	1mg
Vitamin B6	0.157mg	0.23mg
Folate	31µg	10µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.2µg
Vitamin K	1.2µg	24.4µg
Tryptophan	0.085mg	0.113mg
Threonine	0.452mg	0.576mg
Isoleucine	0.431mg	0.576mg
Leucine	1.473mg	1.001mg
Lysine	0.338mg	1.058mg
Methionine	0.252mg	0.34mg
Phenylalanine	0.59mg	0.51mg
Valine	0.607mg	0.614mg
Histidine	0.367mg	0.359mg
Cholesterol	0mg	61mg
Trans Fat		0.053g
Saturated Fat	0.637g	2.422g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.005g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.95g	3.474g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.318g	6.086g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.008g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		5.284g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.028g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.619g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid		0.01g

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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%

32%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

72%

35%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.73g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.785g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Popcorn vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Popcorn and Orange chicken

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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