Orange chicken vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Orange chicken and Penne
- Orange chicken is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Penne is higher in Fiber, and Calcium.
- Orange chicken covers your daily Cholesterol needs 16% more than Penne.
- Orange chicken contains 15 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. While Orange chicken contains 6.086g of Polyunsaturated fat, Penne contains only 0.4g.
- The amount of Sugar in Penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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.
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Iron
+17.5%
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Phosphorus
+10.2%
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Potassium
+71.3%
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Calcium
+535.7%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Sodium
-55.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 118
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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Iron
+17.5%
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Phosphorus
+10.2%
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Potassium
+71.3%
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Calcium
+535.7%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Sodium
-55.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 118
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+153.7%
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Fats
+217%
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Carbs
+33.7%
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Other
+79.1%
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Water
+49.5%
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
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Protein
+153.7%
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Fats
+217%
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Carbs
+33.7%
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+79.1%
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Water
+49.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+247.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1421.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3
Saturated Fat:
2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.086 g
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+247.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1421.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 21.66g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 14.46g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 12.68g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 22.46g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 262kcal | 126kcal |
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| Starch | 10.5g |
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| Fructose | 0.67g |
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| Sugar | 13.6g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 0.94mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 130mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 553mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 1.13mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.087mg |
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| Selenium | 17.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 264IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.113mg |
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| Threonine | 0.576mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 1.001mg |
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| Lysine | 1.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.34mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.359mg |
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| Cholesterol | 61mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.053g | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.422g | 2.3g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.086g | 0.4g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.284g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.619g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)