Penne vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between penne and port Salut
- Penne has more fiber; however, port Salut is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Port Salut covers your daily saturated fat needs 72% more than penne.
- Penne contains less sodium.
- Penne has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of penne is 43, while the glycemic index of port Salut is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, port de salut.
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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 | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +630.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.1% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
23.78 g
Fats:
28.2 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
45.45 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2847.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +317.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +605% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
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
16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.729 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +833.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 16.691g | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 650mg | 56% |
| Fats | 4g | 28.2g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 123mg | 37% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 23.78g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 315µg | 35% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 360mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 9.338g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.6mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 534mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 352kcal | 11% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0.57g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.729g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.022mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Potassium | 122mg | 136mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.876mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.446mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.482mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.987mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.734mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.707mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.686mg | 0% |
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3.5)