Coconut oil vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between coconut oil and penne
- Coconut oil has more monounsaturated fat; however, penne is higher in phosphorus, fiber, zinc, iron, calcium, and magnesium.
- Coconut oil covers your daily need for saturated fat, 401% more than penne.
- Coconut oil has 6 times more monounsaturated fat than penne. While coconut oil has 6.332g of monounsaturated fat, penne has only 1g.
- Penne has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of penne is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, coconut 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
99.06 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.03 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2376.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +241233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.702 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +533.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +325.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 82.475g | 2.3g | 364% |
| Fats | 99.06g | 4g | 146% |
| Calories | 892kcal | 126kcal | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 118mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.332g | 1g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.7g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 1.1mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 89mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.702g | 0.4g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 16.8g | 6% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.028g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g | 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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 80.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut oil is relatively richer in vitamins