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Penne vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Penne and Kung Pao chicken

  • Penne is higher in Calcium, yet Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Penne contains 4 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. While Penne contains 89mg of Calcium, Kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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 +345%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
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 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.76

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 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +144.5%
Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Equal in Water - 74.78
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Carbs +144.5%
Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 5.37g Penne
Protein 5.7g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 4g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 16.8g 6.87g Penne
Calories 126kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 1.9g 3.03g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g Penne
Calcium 89mg 20mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.76mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 24mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 94mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 248mg 402mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 0.74mg Penne
Copper 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 12mg 26mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.3g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Kung Pao chicken
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
0%
Penne
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken 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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.