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Penne vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between penne and fudge?

  • Penne is richer in phosphorus, yet fudge is richer in iron and monounsaturated fat.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 21% higher.
  • Penne has 6 times more sodium than fudge. Penne has 248mg of sodium, while fudge has 45mg.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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
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%
Fudge
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +121.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.11mg

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%
Fudge
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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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
3
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Fudge
2
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.5%
Contains more WaterWater +638%
Contains more OtherOther +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +160.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +355%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Fudge
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.373g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Fudge DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 37%
Carbs 16.8g 76.44g 20%
Saturated fat 2.3g 6.448g 19%
Manganese 0.422mg 18%
Calories 126kcal 411kcal 14%
Iron 0.8mg 1.77mg 12%
Fats 4g 10.41g 10%
Sodium 248mg 45mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 7%
Phosphorus 118mg 71mg 7%
Protein 5.7g 2.39g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 2.943g 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin A 44µg 5%
Calcium 89mg 49mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Choline 10mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 36mg 1%
Cholesterol 12mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 74.74g N/A
Potassium 122mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 1.9g 73.12g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.11mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0.165g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.373g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Fudge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
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Penne
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge 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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.