Chicken fingers vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken fingers and penne?
- Chicken fingers are higher in phosphorus, potassium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet penne is higher in calcium and fiber.
- Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 23% more.
- Chicken fingers have 14 times more polyunsaturated fat than penne. While chicken fingers have 5.783g of polyunsaturated fat, penne has only 0.4g.
- The amount of cholesterol in penne is lower.
We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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 PotassiumPotassium | +205.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +423.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +248.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~16.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +383% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1345.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.3g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 0.4g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 33% | |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 32% | |
| Protein | 19.22g | 5.7g | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 118mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 248mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 13.95g | 4g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 14% | |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 1g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 9% | |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 126kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 373mg | 122mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 16.8g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers 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.