Penne vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and kung Pao chicken
- Penne is higher in calcium, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Kung Pao chicken covers your daily vitamin A needs 26% more than penne.
- Penne contains 4 times more calcium than kung Pao chicken. While penne contains 89mg of calcium, kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in kung Pao chicken is lower.
- The glycemic index of penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao 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 | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.7% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +144.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.4% |
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Water
~74.78g
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
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +655% |
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 B6 | 0.243mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3.02g | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 9.76g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 402mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Fats | 4g | 6.98g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 1.352g | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.173g | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 6.87g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 94mg | 3% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 129kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.