Penne vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and gouda cheese different?
- Penne is richer in fiber and iron, while gouda cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, zinc, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat.
- Gouda cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 77% more than penne.
- Penne is lower in sodium.
- Penne has a higher glycemic index (43) than gouda cheese (0).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, gouda types were used 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 IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +686.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +362.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
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:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +656.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +337.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +586% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +258.2% |
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
17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +674.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.3% |
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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| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 17.614g | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 64% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 700mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 546mg | 61% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 24.94g | 38% |
| Fats | 4g | 27.44g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 114mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 26% | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.9mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 819mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 7.747g | 17% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 356kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 2.22g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.657g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.93mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.564mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.654mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.806mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.032mg | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.314g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins