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Penne vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Penne and Banana chips?

  • Penne is richer in Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet Banana chips are richer in Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Banana chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 133% higher.
  • Penne has 41 times more Sodium than Banana chips. Penne has 248mg of Sodium, while Banana chips have 6mg.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, banana chips types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Contains more Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.8%
Contains more Water +1583.7%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Carbs +247.6%
Contains more Other +27.3%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +147.8%
Contains more Water +1583.7%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Carbs +247.6%
Contains more Other +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.5%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Banana chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Banana chips Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 50.7g Banana chips
Protein 5.7g 2.3g Penne
Fats 4g 33.6g Banana chips
Carbs 16.8g 58.4g Banana chips
Calories 126kcal 519kcal Banana chips
Sugar 1.9g 35.34g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 7.7g Banana chips
Calcium 89mg 18mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 1.25mg Banana chips
Magnesium 30mg 76mg Banana chips
Phosphorus 118mg 56mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 536mg Banana chips
Sodium 248mg 6mg Banana chips
Zinc 1.1mg 0.75mg Penne
Copper 0.205mg Banana chips
Manganese 1.56mg Banana chips
Selenium 1.5µg Banana chips
Vitamin A 0IU 83IU Banana chips
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Banana chips
Vitamin E 0.24mg Banana chips
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Banana chips
Vitamin B1 0.085mg Banana chips
Vitamin B2 0.017mg Banana chips
Vitamin B3 0.71mg Banana chips
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Banana chips
Vitamin B6 0.26mg Banana chips
Folate 14µg Banana chips
Vitamin K 1.3µg Banana chips
Tryptophan 0.027mg Banana chips
Threonine 0.076mg Banana chips
Isoleucine 0.074mg Banana chips
Leucine 0.158mg Banana chips
Lysine 0.107mg Banana chips
Methionine 0.024mg Banana chips
Phenylalanine 0.086mg Banana chips
Valine 0.104mg Banana chips
Histidine 0.18mg Banana chips
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Banana chips
Trans Fat 0.2g Banana chips
Saturated Fat 2.3g 28.97g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 1.95g Banana chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.63g Banana chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Banana chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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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Penne
15%
Banana chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
48%
Banana chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana chips
Banana chips 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.