Penne vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and chinese lemon chicken
- Penne has more fiber and zinc; however, chinese lemon chicken is higher in iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Penne has 2 times more calcium than chinese lemon chicken. While penne has 89mg of calcium, chinese lemon chicken has only 40mg.
- Penne has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.
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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 | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.3% |
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:
11.87 g
Fats:
13.55 g
Carbs:
20.61 g
Water:
52.69 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +238.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.4% |
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
2.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +174.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1421.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 6.086g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.776mg | 24% | |
| Selenium | 13µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 19% | |
| Fats | 4g | 13.55g | 15% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 11.87g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.28mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 252kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 28.6mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.51mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.749g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 4% | |
| Starch | 10.27g | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 136mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.52g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 20.61g | 1% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 161mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.033g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 19.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Sodium | 248mg | 252mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.068g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.978mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.958mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.478mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.57mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.663g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.301g | 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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)