Dates vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between dates and penne
- Dates have more fiber and potassium; however, penne is higher in phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Dates cover your daily need for fiber, 21% more than penne.
- Dates have 33 times more sugar than penne. While dates have 63.35g of sugar, penne has only 1.9g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dates, deglet noor 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 | +43.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +437.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +346.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +925.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +252.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2677.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2005.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 23% | |
| Fiber | 8g | 2.7g | 21% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 16.8g | 19% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 122mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 118mg | 8% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 126kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 5.7g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 4g | 6% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 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 Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.