Avocado vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between avocadoes and penne
- Avocadoes have more fiber, vitamin C, potassium, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat; however, penne is higher in phosphorus and calcium.
- Avocadoes cover your daily need for fiber, 16% more than penne.
- Avocadoes have less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +185% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97% |
~equal in
Water
~72.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +879.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +354% |
~equal in
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 28% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 1g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 20% | |
| Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.7g | 16% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 485mg | 122mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 248mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 118mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.4g | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 5.7g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 126kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado 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.