Chinese cuisine vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinese cuisine and penne different?
- Chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat; however, penne is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chinese cuisine is 13% higher.
- Chinese cuisine contains 5 times more polyunsaturated fat than penne. While chinese cuisine contains 2.13g of polyunsaturated fat, penne contains only 0.4g.
- Penne has less sodium.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index (43) than chinese cuisine (60).
Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +67.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +304.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.4% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.5% |
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Water
~72.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +432.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 0.4g | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 409mg | 248mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 118mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 7.08g | 5.7g | 3% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 1g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 126kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.322g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)