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Corn raw vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn raw and Penne

  • Corn raw has more Vitamin C, however, Penne is higher in Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Penne has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
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Penne
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.3%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Zinc +139.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.3%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Zinc +139.1%

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 A +∞%
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 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Penne
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +196.3%
Contains more Other +74.6%
Equal in Water - 72.4
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +196.3%
Contains more Other +74.6%
Equal in Water - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Penne
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.5%
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Penne Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 14.1g Corn raw
Protein 3.27g 5.7g Penne
Fats 1.35g 4g Penne
Carbs 18.7g 16.8g Corn raw
Calories 86kcal 126kcal Penne
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 2g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 2mg 89mg Penne
Iron 0.52mg 0.8mg Penne
Magnesium 37mg 30mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 270mg 122mg Corn raw
Sodium 15mg 248mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.46mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.054mg Corn raw
Manganese 0.163mg Corn raw
Selenium 0.6µg Corn raw
Vitamin A 187IU 0IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg Corn raw
Folate 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Corn raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 2.3g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0.4g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
18%
Corn raw
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.975g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw 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.

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.