Penne vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and cheese sandwich different?
- Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat than penne.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cheese sandwich is 38% higher.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index (43) than cheese sandwich (54).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling are the varieties used 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 ZincZinc | +26.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +227.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +223.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2162.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +525% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.5% |
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +935.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2191.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 9.166g | 58% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 47% | |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 44% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 382mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 33% | |
| Fats | 4g | 25g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 839mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 10.351g | 23% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.62mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 497kcal | 19% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 18% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 58.2g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 204mg | 12% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 9.8g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 4.129g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)