Penne vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and corn nuts?
- Penne is higher in calcium, yet corn nuts are higher in phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin A, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Corn nuts' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 24% more.
- Penne has 5 times more calcium than corn nuts. While penne has 89mg of calcium, corn nuts have only 17mg.
- The amount of sodium in penne is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types 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 CalciumCalcium | +423.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +263.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +4425% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +326.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +636% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +705% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 283mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 8.4g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.487mg | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3.22g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 109mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 71.7g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 7.36g | 16% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 436kcal | 16% |
| Fats | 4g | 14.3g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.136mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 600mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.88mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 9g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.58g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 63.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)