Penne vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and beef broiled
- Penne is richer in fiber and calcium, yet beef broiled is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for beef broiled is 47% higher.
- Beef broiled contains less sodium.
- Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index than penne.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +42.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +394.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +225% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +473.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -71% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.64µg | 110% | |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 6.31mg | 47% |
Protein | 5.7g | 25.93g | 40% |
Selenium | 21.5µg | 39% | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.378mg | 34% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 29% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 88mg | 25% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 2.6mg | 23% |
Fats | 4g | 15.41g | 18% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 5.895g | 16% |
Choline | 82.4mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.176mg | 14% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 6.668g | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg | 13% | |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 198mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.085mg | 9% | |
Sodium | 248mg | 72mg | 8% |
Calcium | 89mg | 18mg | 7% |
Calories | 126kcal | 250kcal | 6% |
Potassium | 122mg | 318mg | 6% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg | 2% |
Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.484g | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.572g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.822mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.45mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.54mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.478mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +61.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +354.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +285.3% |
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
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +566.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |