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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +469.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1384% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +285.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +317.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3083.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.8% |
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:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1259.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
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Protein
~12.9g
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
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +308.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +223.6% |
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:
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 StarchStarch | +359.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1352.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +785.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +628.6% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 0.9g | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.075mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 7.501g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 127mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 38.2µg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 18mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 14.4µg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.16mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.046mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 435mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 23.99g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 11.83g | 18% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 16.36g | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 1.3mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 2.76g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 3.879g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.027mg | 6% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 295kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 31µg | 11µg | 5% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 41.5mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 201mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 2.853mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.202mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.617mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 12.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)