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Scrambled egg vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scrambled egg and Cheese popcorn different?

  • Scrambled egg is richer in Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cheese popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 138% more than Cheese popcorn.
  • Scrambled egg contains 22 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cheese popcorn. Scrambled egg contains 176µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cheese popcorn contains 8µg.
  • Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol.

Fast foods, egg, scrambled and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor types were used 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.
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
3
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7
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +1558.1%
Scrambled egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +1558.1%

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.
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
8
:
4
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Vitamin A +385%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8.2
Scrambled egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +385%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
2
:
3
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Water +2568%
Contains more Fats +105.2%
Contains more Carbs +2380.8%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Scrambled egg
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Cheese popcorn
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Water +2568%
Contains more Fats +105.2%
Contains more Carbs +2380.8%
Contains more Other +183.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
1
:
2
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.41
Scrambled egg
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.41

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Protein 13.84g 9.3g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 2.08g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 212kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 1.64g 0.79g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 0g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 57mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.59mg 2.24mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 242mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 147mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 187mg 889mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.067mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.043mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 22.5µg 12µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 140IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 8µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.5mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.124mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.241mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.453mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.461mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 29µg 11µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0.53µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 8.2µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.094mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.417mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.402mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 1.024mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg 0.443mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg 0.191mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.405mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg 0.489mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 0.252mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 426mg 11mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.153g 6.41g Scrambled egg
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 15.37g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg Cheese popcorn
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
43%
Scrambled egg
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese 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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients
  2. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.