Penne vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and almonds?
- Almonds are richer than penne in magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Almonds' daily need coverage for magnesium is 57% more.
- Penne has 248 times more sodium than almonds. While penne has 248mg of sodium, almonds have only 1mg.
- The glycemic index of almonds is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Nuts, almonds types in this article.
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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 | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +202.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +500.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +363.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +307.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1541.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1148.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3055.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2982.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 115% | |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 95% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 12.329g | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 31.551g | 76% |
| Fats | 4g | 49.93g | 71% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 270mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 481mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 12.5g | 39% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.71mg | 36% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 21.15g | 31% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 579kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 23% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.12mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 733mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 269mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 11% | |
| Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 9% | |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 3.802g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 21.55g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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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78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins