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Penne vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Penne and Chinook salmon?

  • Penne is richer in Fiber, and Calcium, yet Chinook salmon is richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 36% higher.
  • Chinook salmon contains less Sodium.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +217.9%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.4%
Contains more Potassium +313.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +217.9%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.4%
Contains more Potassium +313.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +351.2%
Contains more Fats +234.5%
Equal in Water - 65.6
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +351.2%
Contains more Fats +234.5%
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.5%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Chinook salmon
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 0g Penne
Protein 5.7g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 4g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 16.8g 0g Penne
Calories 126kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 1.9g Chinook salmon
Fiber 2.7g 0g Penne
Calcium 89mg 28mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 30mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 118mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 122mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 248mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 1.1mg 0.56mg Penne
Copper 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 12mg 85mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 2.3g 3.214g Penne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Penne
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.