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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.
Penne
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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.
Penne
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
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
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
22% 46% 32%
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%
~equal in 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.
Penne Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Penne Chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
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Penne
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.