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Popcorn vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Popcorn and General tso's chicken

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Copper, however, General tso's chicken has more Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 54% more.
  • Popcorn has 15 times more Manganese than General tso's chicken. Popcorn has 1.113mg of Manganese, while General tso's chicken has 0.075mg.
  • Popcorn is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's 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.
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.9%
Contains more Copper +469.6%
Contains more Manganese +1384%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.9%
Contains more Copper +469.6%
Contains more Manganese +1384%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.2%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3083.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.2%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3083.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +224.2%
Contains more Fats +260.4%
Contains more Water +1259.9%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.9
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +224.2%
Contains more Fats +260.4%
Contains more Water +1259.9%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.6%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +359.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1352.8%
Contains more Glucose +785.7%
Contains more Fructose +628.6%
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
51% 45% 3% 2%
Starch: 11.83 g
Sucrose: 10.46 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +359.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1352.8%
Contains more Glucose +785.7%
Contains more Fructose +628.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn General tso's chicken
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 General tso's chicken Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 23.09g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 12.9g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Carbs 77.78g 23.99g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 295kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 11.83g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 0.87g 11.6g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 0.9g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 12mg General tso's chicken
Iron 3.19mg 1.16mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 18mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 127mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 201mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 435mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.3mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.046mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.075mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 196IU 94IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.027mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.118mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 2.853mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Folate 31µg 11µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 1.2µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.452mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.473mg 1.026mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.252mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.563mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.607mg
Histidine 0.367mg 0.333mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.09g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.76g Popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn General tso's chicken
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
29%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's 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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients
  2. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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