Corn cake vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Corn cake and Penne
- Corn cake is higher in Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Penne is higher in Calcium.
- Corn cake covers your daily Magnesium needs 20% more than Penne.
- Corn cake contains 12 times more Sugar than Penne. While Corn cake contains 23.47g of Sugar, Penne contains only 1.9g.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, corn cakes 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +368.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +396.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1473.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +31.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 126kcal |
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| Protein | 8.1g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 2.4g | 4g |
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| Net carbs | 81.5g | 14.1g |
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| Carbs | 83.4g | 16.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 157mg | 122mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 23.47g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 2mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 157mg | 118mg |
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| Sodium | 488mg | 248mg |
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| Vitamin A | 242IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 70µg |
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| Manganese | 1.815mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.76g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 0.4g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg |
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| Threonine | 0.301mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.316mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.267mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg |
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| Valine | 0.442mg |
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| Histidine | 0.227mg |
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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
77%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)