Penne vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and french fries
- Penne is richer in calcium and zinc, yet french fries are richer in potassium, vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for potassium for french fries is 13% higher.
- Penne contains 5 times more calcium than french fries. Penne contains 89mg of calcium, while french fries contain 18mg.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than french fries.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +394.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +374.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.3% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 5.398g | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 19% | |
| Fats | 4g | 14.73g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 579mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 5.969g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 312kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 41.44g | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 3.43g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.336g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +268.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +496.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1249.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.336g
