Penne vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Penne and Orange chicken
- Penne is higher in Fiber, and Calcium, yet Orange chicken is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Orange chicken covers your daily Cholesterol needs 16% more than Penne.
- Penne contains 6 times more Calcium than Orange chicken. While Penne contains 89mg of Calcium, Orange chicken contains only 14mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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.
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Calcium
+535.7%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Sodium
-55.2%
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Iron
+17.5%
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Phosphorus
+10.2%
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Potassium
+71.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.13
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Calcium
+535.7%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Sodium
-55.2%
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Iron
+17.5%
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Phosphorus
+10.2%
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Potassium
+71.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.13
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+49.5%
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Protein
+153.7%
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Fats
+217%
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Carbs
+33.7%
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Other
+79.1%
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
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Water
+49.5%
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Protein
+153.7%
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Fats
+217%
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Carbs
+33.7%
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Other
+79.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+247.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1421.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.086 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+247.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1421.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 21.66g |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 14.46g |
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| Fats | 4g | 12.68g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 22.46g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 262kcal |
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| Starch | 10.5g |
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| Fructose | 0.67g |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 13.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.8g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.94mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 130mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 209mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 553mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.087mg |
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| Selenium | 17.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.113mg |
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| Threonine | 0.576mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 1.001mg |
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| Lysine | 1.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.34mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.359mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 61mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 0.053g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 2.422g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 6.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.284g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.619g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)