Penne vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Penne and Corn cake
- Penne is higher in Calcium, yet Corn cake is higher in Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Corn cake covers your daily Magnesium needs 20% more than Penne.
- Penne contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Corn cake. While Penne contains 2.3g of Saturated Fat, Corn cake contains only 0.42g.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, corn cakes.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +368.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1473.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +396.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +31.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 8.1g |
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| Fats | 4g | 2.4g |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 81.5g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 83.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 114mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 157mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 23.47g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 157mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 488mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 242IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg |
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| Manganese | 1.815mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 0.42g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 0.76g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.93g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg |
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| Threonine | 0.301mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.316mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.267mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg |
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| Valine | 0.442mg |
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| Histidine | 0.227mg |
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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 - 21.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)