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Penne vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between penne and salmon raw

  • Penne has more fiber and calcium; however, salmon raw has more phosphorus, potassium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 14% more.
  • Salmon raw is lower in sodium.
  • Penne has a higher glycemic index than salmon raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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
2
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Iron ~0.8mg

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%
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.1%
Contains more FatsFats +58.5%
Contains more OtherOther +383.6%
~equal in Water ~68.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
0
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 133%
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 63%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 49%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 29%
Copper 0.25mg 28%
Protein 5.7g 19.84g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.539g 14%
Cholesterol 12mg 55mg 14%
Phosphorus 118mg 200mg 12%
Potassium 122mg 490mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Sodium 248mg 44mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 12mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.3g 0.981g 6%
Folate 25µg 6%
Carbs 16.8g 0g 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.64mg 4%
Fats 4g 6.34g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 2.103g 3%
Calories 126kcal 142kcal 1%
Manganese 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 0g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 29mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 0.8mg 0%
Sugar 1.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.