Penne vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Penne and Gratin different?
- Gratin has more Vitamin C, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat than Penne.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gratin is 12% higher.
- Penne contains 2 times more Zinc than Gratin. While Penne contains 1.1mg of Zinc, Gratin contains only 0.69mg.
- Penne has less Sodium.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +224.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.1% |
~equal in
Water
~74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +114.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 4g | 7.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 9.47g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 11.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 23mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 396mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.64mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.16mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 433mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A | 64µg |
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| Manganese | 0.161mg |
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| Selenium | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg |
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| Folate | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 4.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 2.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.276g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.284mg |
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| Leucine | 0.443mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg |
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| Valine | 0.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.151mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.433g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.