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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 Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Equal in Sodium - 252
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Equal in Sodium - 252

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Protein +108.2%
Contains more Fats +238.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Contains more Other +16.4%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Protein +108.2%
Contains more Fats +238.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Contains more Other +16.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.5%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Penne Chinese lemon chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 19.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 5.7g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 4g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 16.8g 20.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Calories 126kcal 252kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 1.9g 8.18g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 1g Penne
Calcium 89mg 40mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 1.22mg Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 122mg 161mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 248mg 252mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 0.51mg Penne
Copper 0.04mg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin E 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B3 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 12mg 32mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.068g Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.3g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Penne Chinese lemon chicken
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
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Penne
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken 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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.