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Penne vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Penne and Falafel

  • Falafel is richer than Penne in Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 33% higher.
  • Penne contains 2 times more Calcium than Falafel. Penne contains 89mg of Calcium, while Falafel contains 54mg.

Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
2
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Contains more Calcium +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Iron +327.5%
Contains more Magnesium +173.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.7%
Contains more Potassium +379.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Iron +327.5%
Contains more Magnesium +173.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.7%
Contains more Potassium +379.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%

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
0
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
1
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Contains more Water +109.1%
Contains more Protein +133.5%
Contains more Fats +345%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Other +120.9%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +109.1%
Contains more Protein +133.5%
Contains more Fats +345%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Other +120.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +917.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +940%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.383
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +917.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +940%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.383

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 5.7g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 4g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 16.8g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 126kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 1.9g Falafel
Fiber 2.7g Penne
Calcium 89mg 54mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 30mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 118mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 122mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 248mg 294mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.3g 2.383g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Falafel
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
0%
Penne
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.