Penne vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Penne and Arepa
- Penne contains less Polyunsaturated fat than Arepa.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +38.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.1% |
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Protein
~5.48g
~equal in
Other
~1.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Calories | 126kcal | 219kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 4g | 5.38g |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 34.54g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 37.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 89mg | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.04mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 270mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 2.902g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.989g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index 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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arepa 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.