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Penne vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Penne and Potato salad

  • Penne has more Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Potato salad covers your daily Cholesterol needs 19% more than Penne.
  • Potato salad has 5 times less Calcium than Penne. Penne has 89mg of Calcium, while Potato salad has 19mg.
  • Potato salad contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Potato salad, 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.
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.9%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.9%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%

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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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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.7%
Contains more Carbs +50.4%
Contains more Fats +105%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Equal in Water - 76
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +112.7%
Contains more Carbs +50.4%
Contains more Fats +105%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.3%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 9.87g Penne
Protein 5.7g 2.68g Penne
Fats 4g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 16.8g 11.17g Penne
Calories 126kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Sugar 1.9g Potato salad
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Penne
Calcium 89mg 19mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.65mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 52mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 248mg 529mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 0.31mg Penne
Copper 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 12mg 68mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 2.3g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.871g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.