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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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
8
:
2
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Magnesium +554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Copper +413.7%
Contains more Manganese +1241%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Sesame chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Magnesium +554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Copper +413.7%
Contains more Manganese +1241%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
3
:
9
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2158.3%
Popcorn
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%
Sesame chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2158.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
1
:
4
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
Contains more Carbs +189.4%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +213.9%
Contains more Water +1189.2%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Sesame chicken
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 Carbs +189.4%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +213.9%
Contains more Water +1189.2%
Contains more Other +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
1
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2
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197%
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Sesame chicken
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
1
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3
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
Contains more Starch +408.4%
Contains more Sucrose +1537.5%
Contains more Glucose +3014.3%
Contains more Fructose +2771.4%
Popcorn
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
Sesame chicken
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 Starch +408.4%
Contains more Sucrose +1537.5%
Contains more Glucose +3014.3%
Contains more Fructose +2771.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Sesame chicken
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 63.28g 26.18g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 4.54g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Carbs 77.78g 26.88g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 293kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 10.7g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 0.87g 15.98g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 0.7g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 12mg Sesame chicken
Iron 3.19mg 1.09mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 22mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 130mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 204mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 482mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.91mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.051mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 196IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 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
Folate 31µg 8µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 1.2µg 27.1µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.045g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.41g Popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Sesame 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
29%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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.

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