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Penne vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between penne and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are higher than penne in iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily iron needs 24% more than penne.
  • The amount of sodium in penne is lower.
  • The glycemic index of penne is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Penne
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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% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.7%
Contains more IronIron +238.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%

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
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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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +87.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.6%
Contains more FatsFats +268%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.8%
Contains more OtherOther +91.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +441.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 24%
Iron 0.8mg 2.71mg 24%
Protein 5.7g 16.51g 22%
Saturated fat 2.3g 6.473g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 18%
Folate 70µg 18%
Fats 4g 14.72g 16%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.49mg 13%
Sodium 248mg 515mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 5.413g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Cholesterol 12mg 43mg 10%
Calories 126kcal 308kcal 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.658g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Phosphorus 118mg 161mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Carbs 16.8g 28.03g 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fiber 2.7g 2g 3%
Calcium 89mg 119mg 3%
Potassium 122mg 196mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 30mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.9g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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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Penne
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.