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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
Contains more IronIron | +121.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +194.3% |
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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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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?


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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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6%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?

Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins