Penne vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between penne and crème caramel
- The amount of fiber, zinc, and iron in penne is higher than in crème caramel.
- Crème caramel covers your daily cholesterol needs 26% more than penne.
- Crème caramel contains less sodium.
- Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crème caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +233.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +134% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
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:
4.53 g
Fats:
4.03 g
Carbs:
22.78 g
Water:
68.05 g
Other:
0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +80.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~4.03g
~equal in
Water
~68.05g
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
1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.392 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.392g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Cholesterol | 12mg | 90mg | 26% |
Selenium | 8.7µg | 16% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.514mg | 10% | |
Sodium | 248mg | 53mg | 8% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 46µg | 5% | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 9mg | 5% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 3% | |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 96mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.028mg | 3% | |
Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
Carbs | 16.8g | 22.78g | 2% |
Protein | 5.7g | 4.53g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 1.799g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 1.266g | 1% |
Calories | 126kcal | 145kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 89mg | 83mg | 1% |
Fats | 4g | 4.03g | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 22.78g | N/A |
Potassium | 122mg | 118mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.9g | 23.15g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.392g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A |
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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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13%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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17%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.501g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Crème caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)