Penne vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and English muffins
- Penne contains 2 times more calcium than English muffins. While penne contains 89mg of calcium, English muffins contain only 52mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in English muffins is lower.
- The glycemic index of penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +231.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 46g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.259g | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 464mg | 9% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 7.7g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fats | 4g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.888g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 133mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.302g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 122mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)