Penne vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Penne and Caesar salad
- Penne has less Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat than Caesar salad.
- Caesar salad covers your daily need of Iron 19% more than Penne.
- Penne has 2 times more Fiber than Caesar salad. While Penne has 2.7g of Fiber, Caesar salad has only 1.7g.
- Penne has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -45.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.2% |
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
4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +138% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +265.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 13.39g |
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| Fats | 4g | 9.54g |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 29.8g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 31.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 24mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 233mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.34mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 4.02g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.126mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.61mg |
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| Starch | 25.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 454mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 360IU |
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| Vitamin A | 78µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg |
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| Manganese | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 31.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.237mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 4.206g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 2.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.461g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.393mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.547mg |
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| Leucine | 1.137mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.3mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg |
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| Valine | 0.7mg |
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| Histidine | 0.36mg |
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| Fructose | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g |
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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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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)