Penne vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and dulce de Leche
- Penne has more fiber and iron, while dulce de Leche has more calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin A.
- Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for calcium is 16% higher.
- The amount of sodium in dulce de Leche is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Dulce de Leche.
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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 | +36.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +370.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +39.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +182% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -48% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 31% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
Calcium | 89mg | 251mg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
Carbs | 16.8g | 55.35g | 13% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 193mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 4.534g | 10% |
Calories | 126kcal | 315kcal | 9% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 74µg | 8% | |
Potassium | 122mg | 350mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 29mg | 6% |
Sodium | 248mg | 129mg | 5% |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
Fats | 4g | 7.35g | 5% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.79mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.143g | 3% |
Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
Protein | 5.7g | 6.84g | 2% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 55.35g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 49.74g | N/A |
Copper | 0.004mg | 0% | |
Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.364g | N/A |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.375g | 0% |
Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater | +152.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
Contains more FatsFats | +83.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +59.1% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.375g