Penne vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between penne and apple strudel
- Penne has more phosphorus, zinc, and calcium; however, apple strudel is richer in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
- Penne covers your daily phosphorus needs 12% more than apple strudel.
- Apple strudel has 6 times less calcium than penne. Penne has 89mg of calcium, while apple strudel has 15mg.
- Apple strudel contains less sodium.
- Apple strudel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Strudel, apple.
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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 | +233.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +493.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +90.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +478.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +257.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
3.3 g
Fats:
11.2 g
Carbs:
41.1 g
Water:
43.5 g
Other:
0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +66.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +144.6% |
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
2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +226.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1228.8% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 5.315g | 33% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 33mg | 12% |
Fats | 4g | 11.2g | 11% |
Selenium | 6.1µg | 11% | |
Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
Carbs | 16.8g | 41.1g | 8% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.19mg | 8% | |
Folate | 28µg | 7% | |
Calories | 126kcal | 274kcal | 7% |
Lysine | 153mg | 7% | |
Calcium | 89mg | 15mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3.267g | 6% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.42mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 9mg | 5% |
Sodium | 248mg | 135mg | 5% |
Protein | 5.7g | 3.3g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 4% | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.33mg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 2.2g | 2% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 6mg | 2% |
Potassium | 122mg | 149mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.044g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 38.9g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 25.75g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
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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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12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.256g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Apple strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.