Coca-Cola vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Coca-Cola and penne?
- Coca-Cola has less phosphorus, fiber, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat than penne.
- Penne's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 15% higher.
- Coca-Cola contains less sodium.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than Coca-Cola.
We used Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +627.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1080% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +8042.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2650% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 10mg | 118mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.07g | 5.7g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 1.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 4g | 6% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 126kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 1g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 16.8g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 9.56g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.97g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% |
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).
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coca-Cola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)