Penne vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between penne and cassava
- Penne has more phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and iron; however, cassava is richer in vitamin C.
- Cassava covers your daily vitamin C needs 23% more than penne.
- Cassava has 31 times less saturated fat than penne. Penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, while cassava has 0.074g.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cassava is 94, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cassava, raw.
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +456.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +223.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +337% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +319.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1328.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +733.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 14mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.074g | 10% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 1.36g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 38.06g | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.28g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 271mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.075g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.048g | 2% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 160kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.226g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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