Maple sugar vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between maple sugar and penne?
- Maple sugar is richer in zinc and iron, yet penne is richer in phosphorus, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for zinc is 45% higher.
- Maple sugar has 45 times more sugar than penne. Maple sugar has 84.87g of sugar, while penne has 1.9g.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than maple sugar.
We used Sugars, maple and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +124.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3833.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +441.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5600% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +805% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
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 | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1462.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 192% | |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 1.1mg | 45% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 16.8g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 118mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 5.7g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 126kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 248mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 4g | 6% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 90mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 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
91%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.264g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in vitamins