Oats vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between oats and penne
- Oats are richer than penne in phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, potassium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for oats is 58% higher.
- Oats contain 6 times more magnesium than penne. Oats contain 177mg of magnesium, while penne contains 30mg.
- Oats contain less saturated fat.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than oats.
Food types used in this article are Oats 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +490% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +343.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.8% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +780.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +533.8% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 214% | |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 70% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 64% | |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 118mg | 58% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.8mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 30mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2.7g | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 27% | |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 1.1mg | 26% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 5.7g | 22% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 16.8g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 0.4g | 14% |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 126kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 122mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 4g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 1g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.083g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oats is relatively richer in vitamins