Penne vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and chicken sandwich different?
- Penne is richer in fiber, while chicken sandwich is higher in iron, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for sodium, 22% more than penne.
- Penne contains 2 times more fiber than chicken sandwich. Penne contains 2.7g of fiber, while chicken sandwich contains 1.4g.
- Penne is lower in cholesterol.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index (74) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +185.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +179.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +348.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +694.3% |
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Saturated fat
~2.123g
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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| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 48% | |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 753mg | 22% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 16.28g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3.177g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 47µg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.77mg | 12% |
| Fats | 4g | 11.19g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 185mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 4.481g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 250kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 245mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 20.89g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.123g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)