Penne vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and brunost?
- Penne is higher in fiber, yet brunost is higher in phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin A, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Brunost's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% more.
- The amount of sodium in penne is lower.
- The glycemic index of brunost is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, gjetost 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 IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +349.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1054.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +276.3% |
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 | +438.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +637.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +687.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 106% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 101% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 19.16g | 77% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 67% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 444mg | 47% |
| Fats | 4g | 29.51g | 39% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 1409mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 400mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 94mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 26% | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 7.879g | 17% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 466kcal | 17% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 600mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 42.65g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 9.65g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.938g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 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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84%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins