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Italian sausage raw vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Italian sausage raw and Penne

  • Italian sausage raw has more Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Penne has more Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 45% more.
  • Italian sausage raw has 10 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. Italian sausage raw has 4.03g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne has 0.4g.
  • Penne is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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 +47.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%

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 C +∞%
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% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +683.3%
Contains more Other +144.5%
Contains more Carbs +2484.6%
Contains more Water +41.7%
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 +150%
Contains more Fats +683.3%
Contains more Other +144.5%
Contains more Carbs +2484.6%
Contains more Water +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1334%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +907.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1334%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +907.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Penne Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 14.1g Penne
Protein 14.25g 5.7g Italian sausage raw
Fats 31.33g 4g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 16.8g Penne
Calories 346kcal 126kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 1.9g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 0g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 18mg 89mg Penne
Iron 1.18mg 0.8mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 142mg 118mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 253mg 122mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 731mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 1.79mg 1.1mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 76mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 11.27g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 1g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.4g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Penne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.