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Sesame chicken vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sesame chicken and Popcorn?

  • Sesame chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin K, yet Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 55% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Popcorn is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +213.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1189.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.4%
~equal in Protein ~12.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +273.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1537.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3014.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2771.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +408.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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.
Sesame chicken Popcorn
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 Sesame chicken Popcorn Opinion
Calories 293kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Protein 14.33g 12.94g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 4.54g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 26.18g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 26.88g 77.78g Popcorn
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 12mg 7mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 204mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 1.09mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 15.98g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 0.7g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.051mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.91mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 10.7g 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 130mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 482mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 293IU 196IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg 10µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.29mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 16.7µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.083mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 2.308mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.157mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 1.2µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 31µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.045g Popcorn
Choline 73.3mg 21.2mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 0.95g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 2.318g 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 2.01g 0.07g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g 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
Sesame chicken Popcorn
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
30%
Sesame chicken
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
72%
Popcorn

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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients
  2. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.