Penne vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Penne and Cream of Rice
- Penne is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Cream of Rice is richer in Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Rice is 40% higher.
- Penne contains 115 times more Saturated Fat than Cream of Rice. Penne contains 2.3g of Saturated Fat, while Cream of Rice contains 0.02g.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +510% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +587.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +594.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +395% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.2% |
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.
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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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.5 g
Water:
87.5 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +533.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3125.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1381.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.1% |
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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| Calories | 126kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 4g | 0.1g |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 11.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.96mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.04g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.034mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 173mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.144mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.039mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.027g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.015mg |
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| Leucine | 0.073mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg |
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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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4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.