Penne vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between penne and parmigiano-Reggiano
- Penne has more fiber; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 102% more than penne.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less sugar.
- Penne has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of penne is 43, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1146.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +517.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 89mg | 1109mg | 102% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 94% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 729mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 1529mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 13.317g | 50% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 37% | |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 20g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 26% | |
| Fats | 4g | 20g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 88mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.87mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 6.098g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 265kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 1.37g | 5% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Potassium | 122mg | 125mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.462g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0% |
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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1126.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +630% |
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
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +509.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.5% |
