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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +319.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +334.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +562.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1033.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1032.2%
Contains more FatsFats +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2152.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +2050.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +158.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +671.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 387kcal 129kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 9.76g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 63.28g 5.37g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 6.87g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 24mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 329mg 218mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 0.76mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 3.03g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 1.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.073mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.74mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 2.53g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 94mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 402mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 10µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 1.113mg 0.256mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 1.2µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 31µg 16µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.034g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 0.637g 1.352g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 3.02g 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
Fructose 0.07g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Popcorn
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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 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 richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao 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. 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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