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Sesame chicken vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sesame chicken and Cheese popcorn

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3, while Cheese popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
  • Cheese popcorn covers your daily need of Fiber 37% more than Sesame chicken.
  • Sesame chicken contains 5 times more Cholesterol than Cheese popcorn. While Sesame chicken contains 59mg of Cholesterol, Cheese popcorn contains only 11mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.

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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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
:
8
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Selenium +39.2%
Contains more Calcium +841.7%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Magnesium +313.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +120.9%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +759%
Sesame chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Selenium +39.2%
Contains more Calcium +841.7%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Magnesium +313.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +120.9%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +759%

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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
6
:
6
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Vitamin A +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.241
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%
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 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.241

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
:
3
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Water +1612%
Contains more Fats +133%
Contains more Carbs +92%
Contains more Other +95.4%
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
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 +54.1%
Contains more Water +1612%
Contains more Fats +133%
Contains more Carbs +92%
Contains more Other +95.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
1
:
2
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.2%
Sesame chicken
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Protein 14.33g 9.3g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 26.88g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 293kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 0.79g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 0.7g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 12mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 1.09mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 22mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 130mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 204mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 482mg 889mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.051mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.083mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 16.7µg 12µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 140IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 8µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0.5mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.124mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.453mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.235mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 11µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 27.1µg 8.2µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 59mg 11mg Cheese popcorn
Trans Fat 0.045g Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.41g 6.41g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 15.37g Cheese popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 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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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Cheese popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Sesame chicken
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.