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Tamale vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamale and Penne

  • Tamale has more Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Penne is higher in Calcium.
  • Tamale has 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Penne. While Tamale has 2.739g of Monounsaturated Fat, Penne has only 1g.
  • Penne has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamales (Navajo) and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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.
Tamale
6
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4
Penne
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +206.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Equal in Potassium - 122
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +206.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Equal in Potassium - 122

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.
Tamale
9
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1
Penne
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% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
4
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1
Penne
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Other +25.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Carbs - 16.8
Equal in Water - 72.4
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Other +25.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Carbs - 16.8
Equal in Water - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
2
:
1
Penne
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Penne Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 14.1g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 5.7g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 4g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 16.8g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 126kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 1.9g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 2.7g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 89mg Penne
Iron 1.22mg 0.8mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 99mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 131mg 122mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 1.48mg 1.1mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg Tamale
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 1g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.4g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale Penne
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
16%
Tamale
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.