Penne vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and baking powder
- Penne is higher in fiber, zinc, and monounsaturated fat, yet baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 579% more than penne.
- The glycemic index of penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.
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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 | +510% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6502.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1277.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1756.8% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1348% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6018.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 89mg | 5876mg | 579% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10600mg | 450% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 2191mg | 296% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 11.02mg | 128% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Fats | 4g | 0g | 6% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 53kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 27.7g | 4% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 27.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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452%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 10352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baking powder is relatively richer in vitamins