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Popcorn vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Popcorn and Kung Pao chicken

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper, however, Kung Pao chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Popcorn covers your daily need of Fiber 52% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Popcorn has 6 times more Magnesium than Kung Pao chicken. While Popcorn has 144mg of Magnesium, Kung Pao chicken has only 24mg.
  • Popcorn has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao 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 +319.7%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +316.2%
Contains more Copper +258.9%
Contains more Manganese +334.8%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
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 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +319.7%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +316.2%
Contains more Copper +258.9%
Contains more Manganese +334.8%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
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 B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +562.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1033.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5
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 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +562.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1033.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Carbs +1032.2%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +2152.4%
Contains more Other +13.4%
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Carbs +1032.2%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +2152.4%
Contains more Other +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +2050.2%
Contains more Sucrose +158.3%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +671.4%
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
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2050.2%
Contains more Sucrose +158.3%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +671.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Kung Pao 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 5.37g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 9.76g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 77.78g 6.87g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 129kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 2.53g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.87g 3.03g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 1.5g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 3.19mg 0.76mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 24mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 94mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 218mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 402mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.74mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.073mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.256mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 196IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.032mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.055mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.5mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 31µg 16µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 1.2µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.452mg 0.407mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.431mg
Leucine 1.473mg 0.775mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.252mg 0.24mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.402mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.47mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.265mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.034g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 1.352g Popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Kung Pao 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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.715g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.

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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

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

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