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Penne vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Penne and Chocolate different?

  • Chocolate is higher than Penne in Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Iron 90% more than Penne.
  • Penne contains 10 times more Sodium than Chocolate. Penne contains 248mg of Sodium, while Chocolate contains 24mg.

KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were 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 Calcium +58.9%
Contains more Iron +902.5%
Contains more Magnesium +386.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +358.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.7%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +58.9%
Contains more Iron +902.5%
Contains more Magnesium +386.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +358.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.7%

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +7363.9%
Contains more Fats +682%
Contains more Carbs +264.1%
Contains more Other +54.5%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +7363.9%
Contains more Fats +682%
Contains more Carbs +264.1%
Contains more Other +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 5.7g 4.88g Penne
Fats 4g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 16.8g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 126kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 1.9g 47.9g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 89mg 56mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 30mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 118mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 122mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 248mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.1mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 12mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.112g Chocolate
Saturated Fat 2.3g 18.519g Penne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.219g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.