Penne vs. Kidney beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Penne and Kidney beans
- Penne is richer in Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Kidney beans is richer in Iron, Fiber, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Kidney beans is 18% higher.
- Penne contains 248 times more Sodium than Kidney beans. Penne contains 248mg of Sodium, while Kidney beans contains 1mg.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +154.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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:
8.67 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
22.8 g
Water:
66.94 g
Other:
1.09 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +700% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.7% |
~equal in
Water
~66.94g
~equal in
Other
~1.09g
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
0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.278 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2464.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 127kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 8.67g |
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| Fats | 4g | 0.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 16.4g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 22.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 405mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.32g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 6.4g |
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| Copper | 0.216mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.43mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.578mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.4µg |
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| Folate | 130µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Choline | 30.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 0.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 0.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.278g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.104mg |
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| Threonine | 0.319mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.41mg |
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| Leucine | 0.736mg |
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| Lysine | 0.607mg |
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| Methionine | 0.113mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.511mg |
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| Valine | 0.5mg |
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| Histidine | 0.238mg |
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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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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kidney beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kidney beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kidney beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kidney beans is relatively richer in vitamins