Noodles vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Noodles and Penne?
- Noodles is richer in Iron, yet Penne is richer in Calcium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Penne's daily need coverage for Sodium is 11% higher.
- Noodles has 2 times more Cholesterol than Penne. Noodles has 29mg of Cholesterol, while Penne has 12mg.
We used Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 IronIron | +83.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +72.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 138kcal | 126kcal |
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| Protein | 4.54g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 2.07g | 4g |
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| Net carbs | 23.96g | 14.1g |
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| Carbs | 25.16g | 16.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 38mg | 122mg |
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| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 0.65mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 76mg | 118mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 248mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.315mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.077mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg |
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| Folate | 84µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.029g | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 25.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.419g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.581g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.4g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.138mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.19mg |
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| Leucine | 0.365mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.086mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg |
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| Valine | 0.22mg |
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| Histidine | 0.121mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles 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.