Penne vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and corn chips different?
- Corn chips have more phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than penne.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for corn chips is 12% higher.
- Penne has less saturated fat.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 less SodiumSodium | -51.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +6666.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +734% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +238.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.3% |
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Protein
~6.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +813.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4009.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 16.438g | 107% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 48% | |
| Fats | 4g | 33.36g | 45% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 538kcal | 21% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 9.134g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 14% | |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 56.9g | 13% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 514mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 194mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 72mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 4.331g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4g | 5% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.29mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 6.17g | 1% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)