Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Penne vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between penne and mozzarella

  • Penne has more fiber and iron; however, mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 64% more than penne.
  • Mozzarella has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of penne is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

Infographic

Penne vs Mozzarella infographic
Infographic link

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.
Penne
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +721.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.9%
Contains more WaterWater +45.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +382.5%
Contains more FatsFats +327.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
1
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +384.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Mozzarella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Mozzarella DV% diff.
Calcium 89mg 731mg 64%
Phosphorus 118mg 524mg 58%
Protein 5.7g 27.5g 44%
Saturated fat 2.3g 10.867g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 38%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 26%
Fats 4g 17.1g 20%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.13mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 54mg 14%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Sodium 248mg 16mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 4.844g 10%
Calories 126kcal 280kcal 8%
Iron 0.8mg 0.25mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Carbs 16.8g 3.1g 5%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 122mg 95mg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.509g 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 1.9g 1.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Mozzarella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.567g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.