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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% 28% 26% 1.5% 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% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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%

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 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
31%
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.

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