General tso's chicken vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between general tso's chicken and penne
- General tso's chicken is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet penne is richer in calcium and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for general tso's chicken is 14% higher.
- General tso's chicken contains 19 times more polyunsaturated fat than penne. General tso's chicken contains 7.501g of polyunsaturated fat, while penne contains 0.4g.
- Penne contains less sugar.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
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:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +309% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 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 | +287.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1775.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 0.4g | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
| Selenium | 14.4µg | 26% | |
| Fats | 16.36g | 4g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 12mg | 14% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 5.7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 435mg | 248mg | 8% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 126kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.879g | 1g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.7g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 5% | |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Carbs | 23.99g | 16.8g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.09g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.6g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | N/A |
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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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)