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Penne vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Penne and Chinese fried rice different?

  • Penne is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Fiber, while Chinese fried rice is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Penne contains 7 times more Calcium than Chinese fried rice. Penne contains 89mg of Calcium, while Chinese fried rice contains 12mg.
  • Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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.
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.8%

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +35.1%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +95.2%
Equal in Other - 1.11
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +35.1%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +95.2%
Equal in Other - 1.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Protein 5.7g 4.05g Penne
Fats 4g 2.96g Penne
Carbs 16.8g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Calories 126kcal 174kcal Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 1.9g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g Penne
Calcium 89mg 12mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.66mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 10mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 51mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 76mg Penne
Sodium 248mg 387mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 0.72mg Penne
Copper 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 0IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B2 0.026mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B3 0.637mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B6 0.032mg Chinese fried rice
Folate 6µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin K 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.251mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 12mg 18mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 2.3g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 0.649g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Chinese fried rice
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
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Penne
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.