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Filo vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between filo and penne

  • Filo is richer in iron and monounsaturated fat, yet penne is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for filo is 30% higher.
  • Filo contains 3 times more monounsaturated fat than penne. Filo contains 3.149g of monounsaturated fat, while penne contains 1g.
  • Penne contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Phyllo dough 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.
Filo
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Penne
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +301.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +709.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.7%

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.
Filo
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Penne
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
4
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Penne
1
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 ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +122.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
3
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Penne
0
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Penne DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 45%
Selenium 23.3µg 42%
Iron 3.21mg 0.8mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 25%
Folate 88µg 22%
Manganese 0.476mg 21%
Carbs 52.6g 16.8g 12%
Copper 0.101mg 11%
Sodium 483mg 248mg 10%
Calories 299kcal 126kcal 9%
Calcium 11mg 89mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 6%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.1mg 6%
Phosphorus 75mg 118mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 1g 5%
Magnesium 15mg 30mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.47g 2.3g 4%
Fiber 1.9g 2.7g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.4g 3%
Fats 6g 4g 3%
Protein 7.1g 5.7g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Potassium 74mg 122mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 14.1g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 1.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Penne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Filo
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.