Corn chips vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are Corn chips and Penne different?
- Corn chips have more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Penne.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Corn chips is 12% higher.
- Corn chips contain 41 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. While Corn chips contain 16.438g of Polyunsaturated fat, Penne contains only 0.4g.
- Penne has less Sodium.
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.8% |
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 E Vitamin 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +734% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +238.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6666.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 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 | +813.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4009.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 538kcal | 126kcal |
|
| Protein | 6.17g | 5.7g |
|
| Fats | 33.36g | 4g |
|
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 14.1g |
|
| Carbs | 56.9g | 16.8g |
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
|
| Magnesium | 72mg | 30mg |
|
| Calcium | 138mg | 89mg |
|
| Potassium | 144mg | 122mg |
|
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.8mg |
|
| Sugar | 0.27g | 1.9g |
|
| Fiber | 4g | 2.7g |
|
| Copper | 0.101mg |
|
|
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.1mg |
|
| Starch | 51.36g |
|
|
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 118mg |
|
| Sodium | 514mg | 248mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 0IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
|
|
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.333mg |
|
|
| Selenium | 7.6µg |
|
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg |
|
|
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg |
|
|
| Folate | 8µg |
|
|
| Trans Fat | 0.088g | 0.2g |
|
| Choline | 12.1mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 4.331g | 2.3g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.134g | 1g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 0.4g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.246mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 0.803mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 0.185mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.137mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg |
|
|
| Valine | 0.331mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 0.2mg |
|
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
21%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)