Penne vs. Carbonated water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and carbonated water?
- Penne is richer than carbonated water in phosphorus, fiber, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Penne's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 17% more.
- The glycemic index of carbonated water is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Beverages, carbonated, club soda types in this article.
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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 | +2900% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1680% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6000% |
Contains more IronIron | +7900% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1000% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1000% |
Contains more WaterWater | +38% |
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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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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 vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 0mg | 17% |
Protein | 5.7g | 0g | 11% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Sodium | 248mg | 21mg | 10% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0g | 10% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
Calcium | 89mg | 5mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 1mg | 7% |
Calories | 126kcal | 0kcal | 6% |
Fats | 4g | 0g | 6% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Potassium | 122mg | 2mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0g | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0g | 3% |
Copper | 0.006mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.001mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs 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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Carbonated water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Carbonated water contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Carbonated water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Carbonated water is relatively richer in vitamins