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Penne vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are penne and sesame chicken different?

  • Penne is higher in fiber and calcium; however, sesame chicken is richer in vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for sesame chicken is 16% higher.
  • Penne contains 7 times more calcium than sesame chicken. While penne contains 89mg of calcium, sesame chicken contains only 12mg.
  • Penne has less sodium.

KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken are the varieties 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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.2%
Contains more IronIron +36.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.2%

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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +69.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.4%
Contains more FatsFats +256.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
Contains more OtherOther +58.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +254.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1621.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.41g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Sesame chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Sesame chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 6.885g 43%
Selenium 16.7µg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 25%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 17%
Protein 5.7g 14.33g 17%
Fats 4g 14.25g 16%
Cholesterol 12mg 59mg 16%
Choline 73.3mg 13%
Sodium 248mg 482mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9%
Vitamin A 83µg 9%
Calories 126kcal 293kcal 8%
Calcium 89mg 12mg 8%
Fiber 2.7g 0.7g 8%
Copper 0.051mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 3.546g 6%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Manganese 0.083mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 1.09mg 4%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3%
Carbs 16.8g 26.88g 3%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.91mg 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 22mg 2%
Phosphorus 118mg 130mg 2%
Potassium 122mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.3g 2.41g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 1.9g 15.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Sesame chicken
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
0%
Penne
31%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.