Sesame chicken vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sesame chicken and penne different?
- Sesame chicken is higher in vitamin A, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat; however, penne is richer in fiber and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for sesame chicken is 16% higher.
- Penne has less sugar.
Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +256.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +254.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1621.3% |
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Saturated fat
~2.3g
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.885g | 0.4g | 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 | 14.33g | 5.7g | 17% |
| Fats | 14.25g | 4g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Choline | 73.3mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 482mg | 248mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.31mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 126kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.546g | 1g | 6% |
| Starch | 10.7g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.083mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.01g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 26.88g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.41g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.98g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.045g | 0.2g | 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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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
31%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)