Penne vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and asparagus?
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and zinc, yet asparagus is higher in iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for iron is 17% more.
- Penne has 124 times more sodium than asparagus. While penne has 248mg of sodium, asparagus has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of asparagus is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Asparagus, raw types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +270.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +333% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.14mg | 17% |
| Folate | 52µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.04g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 2.2g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.12g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 20kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 3.88g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.05g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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.