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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +730% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 14.5g | 55% |
| Manganese | 0.083mg | 1.113mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 358mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.885g | 2.318g | 30% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 0µg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 144mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 3.19mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.262mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 27.1µg | 1.2µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 8mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 3.08mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Starch | 10.7g | 54.4g | 18% |
| Carbs | 26.88g | 77.78g | 17% |
| Fats | 14.25g | 4.54g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.225mg | 0.083mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.96mg | 2.308mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 73.3mg | 21.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 10µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.41g | 0.637g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.267mg | 0.157mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.31mg | 0.29mg | 7% |
| Folate | 8µg | 31µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.546g | 0.95g | 6% |
| Calories | 293kcal | 387kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 329mg | 4% |
| Protein | 14.33g | 12.94g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.01g | 0.07g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 63.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.98g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.774g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.039g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.925g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
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% |
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Protein
~12.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 g
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
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
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
