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Penne vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Penne and Béchamel sauce

  • Penne has more Fiber, Iron, and Zinc, while Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin D, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 4 times less Iron than Penne. Penne contains 0.8mg of Iron, while Béchamel sauce contains 0.21mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Penne is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Calcium +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
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 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Calcium +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%

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 D +∞%
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 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Carbs +127%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +30.9%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Carbs +127%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.152
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.152

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 7.3g Penne
Protein 5.7g 3.77g Penne
Fats 4g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 16.8g 7.4g Penne
Calories 126kcal 105kcal Penne
Sugar 1.9g 4.78g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 0.1g Penne
Calcium 89mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.8mg 0.21mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 101mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 248mg 328mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 0.42mg Penne
Copper 0.013mg Béchamel sauce
Manganese 0.024mg Béchamel sauce
Selenium 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Béchamel sauce
Folate 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 12mg 8mg Béchamel sauce
Trans Fat 0.2g Béchamel sauce
Saturated Fat 2.3g 2.152g Béchamel sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Penne Béchamel sauce
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
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce 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.
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