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Penne vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Penne and Fontina?

  • Penne is richer in Fiber, and Iron, yet Fontina is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 84% higher.
  • Penne contains less Sodium.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, fontina types in this comparison.

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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
4
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Contains more Iron +247.8%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.6%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Calcium +518%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.2%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +247.8%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.6%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Calcium +518%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.2%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%

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
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11
Fontina
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
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Contains more Carbs +983.9%
Contains more Water +90.9%
Contains more Protein +349.1%
Contains more Fats +678.5%
Contains more Other +244.5%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +983.9%
Contains more Water +90.9%
Contains more Protein +349.1%
Contains more Fats +678.5%
Contains more Other +244.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +768.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.5%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +768.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 1.55g Penne
Protein 5.7g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 4g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 16.8g 1.55g Penne
Calories 126kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.9g 1.55g Fontina
Fiber 2.7g 0g Penne
Calcium 89mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.8mg 0.23mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 122mg 64mg Penne
Sodium 248mg 800mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 0IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 12mg 116mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Fontina
Saturated Fat 2.3g 19.196g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Fontina
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.896g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.