Penne vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and cream cheese
- Penne has more fiber, iron, and zinc; however, cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Cream cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than penne.
- Penne has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of penne is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, cream.
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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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +627.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +761% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
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Protein
~6.15g
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +790.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +270.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 20.213g | 81% |
| Fats | 4g | 34.44g | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 34% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 101mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 8.907g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 350kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.483g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 5.52g | 4% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 314mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 6.15g | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Potassium | 122mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.913g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.