Penne vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and crab meat
- Penne has more fiber; however, crab meat is higher in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin C, and magnesium.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for zinc, 59% more than penne.
- Crab meat has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of penne is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.
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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 | +50.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +592.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.3% |
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 FatsFats | +159.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 479% | |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 131% | |
| Selenium | 40µg | 73% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 7.62mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 1072mg | 36% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 19.35g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 280mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 53mg | 14% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.133g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 63mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 4g | 1.54g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.185g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.536g | 1% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins