Penne vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and candy bar
- Penne has less phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, potassium, fiber, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than candy bar.
- Candy bar covers your daily need for phosphorus, 27% more than penne.
- Penne has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 | +14.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +233.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.1% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +4425% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +742.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1572.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2562.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 11769% | |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 10.65g | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 50% | |
| Fats | 4g | 33.7g | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 16.721g | 39% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 308mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.94mg | 26% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 522kcal | 20% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 15.5g | 20% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 110mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 17% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 4.678g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 47.4g | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 407mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.1g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 156mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.97mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
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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2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)