Penne vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and crab stick
- Penne is richer in fiber, calcium, zinc, and iron, yet crab stick is richer in phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for crab stick is 23% higher.
- Penne contains 11 times more saturated fat than crab stick. Penne contains 2.3g of saturated fat, while crab stick contains 0.216g.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.
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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 | +584.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139% |
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:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +769.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.5% |
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Water
~74.66g
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
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +263.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
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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| Selenium | 22.3µg | 41% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 282mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 529mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.216g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 4g | 0.46g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.39mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 7.62g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.275g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.143g | 2% |
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 95kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 15g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | 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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.