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Penne vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Penne and Almond butter

  • Penne contains less Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat than Almond butter.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 59% higher.
  • Almond butter contains 35 times less Sodium than Penne. Penne contains 248mg of Sodium, while Almond butter contains 7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 Calcium +289.9%
Contains more Iron +336.3%
Contains more Magnesium +830%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.5%
Contains more Potassium +513.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +199.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Calcium +289.9%
Contains more Iron +336.3%
Contains more Magnesium +830%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.5%
Contains more Potassium +513.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +199.1%

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4314.6%
Contains more Protein +267.7%
Contains more Fats +1287.5%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +180%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Water +4314.6%
Contains more Protein +267.7%
Contains more Fats +1287.5%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +180%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3144.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3303.3%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3144.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3303.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Almond butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 8.52g Penne
Protein 5.7g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 4g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 16.8g 18.82g Almond butter
Calories 126kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 1.9g 4.43g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 89mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 0.8mg 3.49mg Almond butter
Magnesium 30mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 118mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 122mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 248mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 1.1mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 2.4µg Almond butter
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Almond butter
Vitamin E 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Almond butter
Vitamin B2 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.103mg Almond butter
Folate 53µg Almond butter
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Almond butter
Trans Fat 0.2g Almond butter
Saturated Fat 2.3g 4.152g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Almond butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Penne
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.