Arborio rice vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Arborio rice and Penne different?
- Arborio rice is higher in Iron, however, Penne is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Penne is 12% higher.
- Arborio rice contains 2 times more Iron than Penne. While Arborio rice contains 1.46mg of Iron, Penne contains only 0.8mg.
- Arborio rice has less Saturated Fat.
Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
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Iron
+82.5%
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Sodium
-100%
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Calcium
+8800%
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Magnesium
+275%
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Phosphorus
+257.6%
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Potassium
+369.2%
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Zinc
+175%
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Iron
+82.5%
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Sodium
-100%
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Calcium
+8800%
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Magnesium
+275%
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Phosphorus
+257.6%
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Potassium
+369.2%
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Zinc
+175%
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.
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+71%
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Protein
+141.5%
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Fats
+2005.3%
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Other
+478.9%
Equal in Water - 72.4
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
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Carbs
+71%
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Protein
+141.5%
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Fats
+2005.3%
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+478.9%
Equal in Water - 72.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1624.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+700%
Saturated Fat:
0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1624.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+700%
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.73g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 2.36g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 28.73g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 130kcal | 126kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 33mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 26mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.072mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg |
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| Folate | 59µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.102mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.085mg |
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| Methionine | 0.056mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.058g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.4g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.249g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arborio rice is relatively richer in vitamins
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.