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Penne vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Penne and Coconut

  • Penne has more Calcium, however, Coconut is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Coconut covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 137% more than Penne.
  • Coconut has 12 times less Sodium than Penne. Penne has 248mg of Sodium, while Coconut has 20mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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
2
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Contains more Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Iron +203.8%
Contains more Potassium +191.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Iron +203.8%
Contains more Potassium +191.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Zinc - 1.1

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
0
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10
Coconut
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 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
4
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Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Fats +737.3%
Equal in Carbs - 15.23
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Fats +737.3%
Equal in Carbs - 15.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.366
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.366

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 6.23g Penne
Protein 5.7g 3.33g Penne
Fats 4g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 16.8g 15.23g Penne
Calories 126kcal 354kcal Coconut
Sugar 1.9g 6.23g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 9g Coconut
Calcium 89mg 14mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 2.43mg Coconut
Magnesium 30mg 32mg Coconut
Phosphorus 118mg 113mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 356mg Coconut
Sodium 248mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 1.1mg 1.1mg
Copper 0.435mg Coconut
Manganese 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Coconut
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.066mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 0.02mg Coconut
Vitamin B3 0.54mg Coconut
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.054mg Coconut
Folate 26µg Coconut
Vitamin K 0.2µg Coconut
Tryptophan 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Coconut
Trans Fat 0.2g Coconut
Saturated Fat 2.3g 29.698g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.366g Penne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 27.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut
Coconut 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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.