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Corned beef vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corned beef and Penne

  • Corned beef has more Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Penne is higher in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need of Zinc 32% more than Penne.
  • Corned beef has 9 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Penne. While Corned beef has 9.22g of Monounsaturated Fat, Penne has only 1g.
  • Penne has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 Iron +132.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +316.4%
Contains more Calcium +1012.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +316.4%
Contains more Calcium +1012.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 118

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.
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Penne
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +218.8%
Contains more Fats +374.5%
Contains more Other +135.5%
Contains more Carbs +3474.5%
Contains more Water +21.1%
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +218.8%
Contains more Fats +374.5%
Contains more Other +135.5%
Contains more Carbs +3474.5%
Contains more Water +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +822%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +822%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Penne
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Penne Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 14.1g Penne
Protein 18.17g 5.7g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 4g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 16.8g Penne
Calories 251kcal 126kcal Corned beef
Sugar 0g 1.9g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 8mg 89mg Penne
Iron 1.86mg 0.8mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 125mg 118mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 122mg Corned beef
Sodium 973mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 4.58mg 1.1mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 1g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.4g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Penne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Corned beef
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Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.