Penne vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Penne and Chocolate cake?
- Chocolate cake is richer than Penne in Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 16% more.
- Penne has 2 times more Fiber than Chocolate cake. While Penne has 2.7g of Fiber, Chocolate cake has only 1.6g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Penne is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types 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.
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Calcium
+48.3%
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Phosphorus
+11.3%
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Sodium
-21.3%
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Zinc
+59.4%
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Iron
+101.3%
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Potassium
+14.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
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Calcium
+48.3%
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Phosphorus
+11.3%
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Sodium
-21.3%
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Zinc
+59.4%
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Iron
+101.3%
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Potassium
+14.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+196.7%
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Fats
+277.5%
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Carbs
+217.9%
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Other
+63.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
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Water
+196.7%
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Fats
+277.5%
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Carbs
+217.9%
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+63.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-57.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+503.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+590.3%
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Saturated Fat
-57.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+503.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+590.3%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 4g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 371kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 58mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 2.761g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)