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

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A recap on differences between Kung Pao chicken and Penne

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Penne is higher in Calcium.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Penne. While Kung Pao chicken contains 2.173g of Monounsaturated Fat, Penne contains only 1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Penne is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao 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 Potassium +78.7%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.8

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

Macronutrient Comparison

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

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%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 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.
Kung Pao chicken Penne
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 Kung Pao chicken Penne Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 14.1g Penne
Protein 9.76g 5.7g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 4g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 16.8g Penne
Calories 129kcal 126kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 1.5g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 20mg 89mg Penne
Iron 0.76mg 0.8mg Penne
Magnesium 24mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 94mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 218mg 122mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.74mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 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 26mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.2g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.3g 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 2.173g 1g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.4g 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
Kung Pao chicken Penne
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
20%
Penne

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.