Pasta vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and penne
- The amount of calcium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat in penne is higher than in pasta.
- Penne covers your daily saturated fat needs 11% more than pasta.
- Penne has 3 times less cholesterol than pasta. Pasta has 33mg of cholesterol, while penne has 12mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1383.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +408.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.3% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +281% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +254.8% |
~equal in
Water
~72.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +706.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.4g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 118mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 4g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 122mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 5.7g | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 126kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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 Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins