Penne vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and balsamic vinegar
- Penne is higher than balsamic vinegar in phosphorus, zinc, and calcium.
- Penne covers your daily phosphorus needs 14% more than balsamic vinegar.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Vinegar, balsamic.
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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 | +150% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1275% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +521.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
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:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1063.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +448.2% |
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Carbs
~17.03g
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Water
~76.45g
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 price |
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Rich in minerals |
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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 | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 19mg | 14% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
Protein | 5.7g | 0.49g | 10% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0g | 10% |
Sodium | 248mg | 23mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
Fructose | 7.38g | 9% | |
Calcium | 89mg | 27mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.131mg | 6% | |
Fats | 4g | 0g | 6% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 12mg | 4% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
Copper | 0.026mg | 3% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3% | |
Calories | 126kcal | 88kcal | 2% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 17.03g | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 17.03g | N/A |
Potassium | 122mg | 112mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.9g | 14.95g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs 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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?

Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.