Penne vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and American cheese different?
- Penne is higher in fiber; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 96% higher.
- Penne has less sodium.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D are the varieties used 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 | +15.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1074.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +443.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +694.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +515.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +723.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +221.5% |
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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| Calcium | 89mg | 1045mg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 641mg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 18.057g | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 1671mg | 62% |
| Fats | 4g | 31.79g | 43% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 37% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 100mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 28% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 18.13g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 8.236g | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.49mg | 13% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 371kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.286g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 122mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 1423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins