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Popcorn vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Popcorn and Sesame chicken?

  • Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, yet Sesame chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 55% more.
  • Popcorn has 13 times more Manganese than Sesame chicken. While Popcorn has 1.113mg of Manganese, Sesame chicken has only 0.083mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Popcorn is lower.

We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken types in this article.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.3%
Contains more IronIron +192.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1241%
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.
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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2158.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +245.8%

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% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.7%
Contains more FatsFats +213.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1189.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.5%

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +273.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197%

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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +408.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1537.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3014.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2771.4%
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~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 Sesame chicken
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 Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 387kcal 293kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 4.54g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 63.28g 26.18g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 26.88g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 144mg 22mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 12mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 329mg 204mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 1.09mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 15.98g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 0.7g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.051mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.91mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 10.7g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 130mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 482mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 1.113mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.04mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 1.2µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 31µg 8µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.045g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.41g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Sesame 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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.773g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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