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Popcorn vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Popcorn and Scrambled egg

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Scrambled egg has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Choline.
  • Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 142% more.
  • Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +928.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +291%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2488.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +714.3%
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 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +999%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +231%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +526.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +751.9%
~equal in Folate ~29µg

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3639.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more FatsFats +256.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1909%
~equal in Protein ~13.84g

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +519.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Scrambled egg
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Scrambled egg Opinion
Calories 387kcal 212kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 4.54g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Net carbs 63.28g 2.08g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 2.08g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 426mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 144mg 14mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 57mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 329mg 147mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 2.59mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 1.64g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 0g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.067mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.66mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 242mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 187mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 10µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 1.113mg 0.043mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.08mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.21mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.19mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 1.2µg 9µg Scrambled egg
Folate 31µg 29µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 180.6mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 0.637g 6.153g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 1.969g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.452mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.473mg 1.185mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.252mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.607mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.367mg 0.325mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Scrambled egg
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
47%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.516g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.