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Penne vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Penne and Beef sticks

  • Penne has less Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C than Beef sticks.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 93% more than Penne.
  • Penne has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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 +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
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 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Calcium +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%

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 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +211.1%
Contains more Water +279.1%
Contains more Protein +277.2%
Contains more Fats +1140%
Contains more Other +300%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +211.1%
Contains more Water +279.1%
Contains more Protein +277.2%
Contains more Fats +1140%
Contains more Other +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1947%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1947%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 5.4g Penne
Protein 5.7g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 4g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 16.8g 5.4g Penne
Calories 126kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 1.9g Beef sticks
Fiber 2.7g Penne
Calcium 89mg 68mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 122mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 248mg 1531mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.086mg Beef sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 12mg 133mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 2.3g 20.8g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 4.42g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Beef sticks
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
0%
Penne
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 1283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.