Olive oil vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are olive oil and penne different?
- Olive oil is higher in monounsaturated fat; however, penne is richer in phosphorus, fiber, zinc, calcium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for olive oil is 58% higher.
- Olive oil contains 73 times more monounsaturated fat than penne. While olive oil contains 72.961g of monounsaturated fat, penne contains only 1g.
- Penne has less saturated fat.
- Olive oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than penne (43).
Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| 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
| Contains more FatsFats | +2400% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7196.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2530.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
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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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 1g | 180% |
| Fats | 100g | 4g | 148% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.4g | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 2.3g | 52% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 50% | |
| Calories | 884kcal | 126kcal | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 118mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 89mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 16.8g | 6% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 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).
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 Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.508g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Olive oil is relatively richer in vitamins