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Buttermilk vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between buttermilk and penne

  • Penne is richer than buttermilk in fiber, iron, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for penne is 11% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains 3 times more sugar than penne. Buttermilk contains 4.79g of sugar, while penne contains 1.9g.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Penne
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Penne
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Penne
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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 WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.2%
Contains more FatsFats +354.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +293.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1112.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Penne DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9%
Iron 0.05mg 0.8mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.548g 2.3g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 6%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.1mg 6%
Fats 0.88g 4g 5%
Magnesium 11mg 30mg 5%
Protein 3.31g 5.7g 5%
Calories 40kcal 126kcal 4%
Phosphorus 89mg 118mg 4%
Carbs 4.79g 16.8g 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Sodium 190mg 248mg 3%
Cholesterol 4mg 12mg 3%
Calcium 116mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 1g 2%
Copper 0.011mg 1%
Potassium 151mg 122mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 14.1g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 1.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Penne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Buttermilk
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk 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.

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.