Penne vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Penne and Fettuccine different?
- Penne is higher than Fettuccine in Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Magnesium.
- Penne covers your daily need of Phosphorus 13% more than Fettuccine.
- Penne contains 11 times more Zinc than Fettuccine. Penne contains 1.1mg of Zinc, while Fettuccine contains 0.1mg.
- Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types were used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+217.9%
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Iron
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+400%
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Phosphorus
+372%
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Zinc
+1000%
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Potassium
+37.7%
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Sodium
-33.1%
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Calcium
+217.9%
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Iron
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+400%
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Phosphorus
+372%
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Zinc
+1000%
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Potassium
+37.7%
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Sodium
-33.1%
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.
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+48.1%
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Carbs
+20%
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Other
+72.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.2
Equal in Water - 75.2
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
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1.1 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
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Fats
+48.1%
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Carbs
+20%
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+72.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.2
Equal in Water - 75.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
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Saturated Fat
-60.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.9
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
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Saturated Fat
-60.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.9
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4
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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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 12g |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 6.2g |
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| Fats | 4g | 2.7g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 14g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 99kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 168mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 166mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 0.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 0.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.4g |
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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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fettuccine is relatively richer in vitamins