Penne vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and falafel
- Falafel is richer than penne in iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 33% higher.
- Penne contains 2 times more calcium than falafel. Penne contains 89mg of calcium, while falafel contains 54mg.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Falafel, home-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +64.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +173.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +379.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +327.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +345% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +917.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +940% |
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Saturated fat
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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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| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.42mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 4.16g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 10.171g | 23% |
| Fats | 4g | 17.8g | 21% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 13.31g | 15% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 585mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 82mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 192mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 333kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 31.84g | 5% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 294mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.383g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 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 - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins