Penne vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Penne and Macaroon
- Penne is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Macaroon is higher in Fiber.
- Macaroon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 89% more than Penne.
- Penne contains 18 times more Calcium than Macaroon. While Penne contains 89mg of Calcium, Macaroon contains only 5mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cookies, coconut macaroon.
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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
+1680%
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Phosphorus
+73.5%
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Zinc
+50.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.82
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Sodium - 241
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Calcium
+1680%
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Phosphorus
+73.5%
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Zinc
+50.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.82
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Sodium - 241
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+88.7%
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Water
+529.6%
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Fats
+463.8%
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Carbs
+264.4%
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Other
+55.5%
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Protein
+88.7%
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Water
+529.6%
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Fats
+463.8%
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Carbs
+264.4%
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+55.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-88.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.5%
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Saturated Fat
-88.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.5%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 56.12g |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 3.02g |
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| Fats | 4g | 22.55g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 61.22g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 460kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 45.16g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.1g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.82mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 68mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 123mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 241mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.269mg |
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| Selenium | 6.8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 20.099g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 1.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.81g |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.799g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.