Penne vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and olive oil different?
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, fiber, zinc, calcium, and magnesium; however, olive oil is richer in polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for olive oil is 58% higher.
- Olive oil has less sugar.
- Olive oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Oil, olive, salad or cooking are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8800% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12100% |
Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7196.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2530.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 72.961g | 180% |
Fats | 4g | 100g | 148% |
Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 96% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 10.523g | 67% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 13.808g | 52% |
Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 50% | |
Calories | 126kcal | 884kcal | 38% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 0mg | 17% |
Protein | 5.7g | 0g | 11% |
Sodium | 248mg | 2mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0mg | 10% |
Calcium | 89mg | 1mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 0mg | 7% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
Potassium | 122mg | 1mg | 4% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Choline | 0.3mg | 0% |
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 Saturated fat?

Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.508g)
Which food is cheaper?

Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Olive oil is relatively richer in vitamins