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Penne vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between penne and eggnog

  • Penne has more fiber, iron, and zinc; however, eggnog is higher in vitamin D.
  • Eggnog covers your daily need for cholesterol, 16% more than penne.
  • Eggnog has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of eggnog is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Eggnog.

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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.
Penne
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Eggnog
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~109mg

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.
Penne
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Eggnog
13
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
3
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Eggnog
2
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
~equal in Fats ~4.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Eggnog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Eggnog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 19%
Cholesterol 12mg 59mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 15%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Sodium 248mg 54mg 8%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 0.2mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.46mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Calcium 89mg 130mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4%
Carbs 16.8g 8.05g 3%
Magnesium 30mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Protein 5.7g 4.55g 2%
Calories 126kcal 88kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 122mg 165mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.198g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 1.302g 1%
Saturated fat 2.3g 2.591g 1%
Copper 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1%
Phosphorus 118mg 109mg 1%
Fats 4g 4.19g 0%
Net carbs 14.1g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 1.9g 8.05g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Eggnog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Penne
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.