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Penne vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Penne and Corn syrup

  • Penne is higher than Corn syrup in Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Penne covers your daily Phosphorus needs 15% more than Corn syrup.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.7%
Contains more Potassium +177.3%
Contains more Zinc +2650%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.7%
Contains more Potassium +177.3%
Contains more Zinc +2650%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%

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.
Penne
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +228.9%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Carbs +361.8%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +228.9%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Carbs +361.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 5.7g 0g Penne
Fats 4g 0g Penne
Carbs 16.8g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 126kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 1.9g 77.59g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 0g Penne
Calcium 89mg 18mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.37mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 8mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 11mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 44mg Penne
Sodium 248mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 1.1mg 0.04mg Penne
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.2g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 2.3g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 0g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0g Penne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Penne
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.