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Fettuccine vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fettuccine and Penne different?

  • Penne is higher than Fettuccine in Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Penne covers your daily need of Phosphorus 13% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types were 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 more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Contains more Calcium +217.9%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +372%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Contains more Calcium +217.9%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +372%
Contains more Zinc +1000%

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
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Water - 72.4
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 Other +72.7%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Water - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Penne Opinion
Net carbs 12g 14.1g Penne
Protein 6.2g 5.7g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 4g Penne
Carbs 14g 16.8g Penne
Calories 99kcal 126kcal Penne
Sugar 1.3g 1.9g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 28mg 89mg Penne
Iron 0.6mg 0.8mg Penne
Magnesium 6mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 25mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 168mg 122mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 248mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 1.1mg Penne
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg Fettuccine
Cholesterol 14mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.3g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.4g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
8%
Fettuccine
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is relatively richer in vitamins
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