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Penne vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Penne and Cellophane noodles different?

  • Penne is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Cellophane noodles are higher in Iron.
  • Cellophane noodles covers your daily need of Iron 17% more than Penne.
  • Penne contains 135 times more Saturated Fat than Cellophane noodles. Penne contains 2.3g of Saturated Fat, while Cellophane noodles contain 0.017g.

KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated types were used 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 Calcium +256%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.8%
Contains more Potassium +1120%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Iron +171.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
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 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +256%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.8%
Contains more Potassium +1120%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Iron +171.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%

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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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 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3462.5%
Contains more Fats +6566.7%
Contains more Water +439.5%
Contains more Other +307.4%
Contains more Carbs +412.4%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more Protein +3462.5%
Contains more Fats +6566.7%
Contains more Water +439.5%
Contains more Other +307.4%
Contains more Carbs +412.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2122.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2122.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Cellophane noodles
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 Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 5.7g 0.16g Penne
Fats 4g 0.06g Penne
Carbs 16.8g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 126kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Sugar 1.9g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 2.7g 0.5g Penne
Calcium 89mg 25mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 30mg 3mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 32mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 10mg Penne
Sodium 248mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 1.1mg 0.41mg Penne
Copper 0.081mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Selenium 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B3 0.2mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B5 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Cellophane noodles
Folate 2µg Cellophane noodles
Tryptophan 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Threonine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Isoleucine 0.007mg Cellophane noodles
Leucine 0.013mg Cellophane noodles
Lysine 0.011mg Cellophane noodles
Methionine 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Cellophane noodles
Valine 0.008mg Cellophane noodles
Histidine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Cellophane noodles
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 2.3g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 0.008g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.018g Penne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Cellophane noodles
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
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.