Penne vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and ground beef
- Penne has more fiber and calcium, while ground beef has more zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for zinc is 43% higher.
- The amount of sodium in ground beef is lower.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +76.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
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.
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +318.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +284.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.3% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +632.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.408g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 5.84mg | 43% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 23.87g | 36% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 25% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 88mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.27mg | 18% |
| Fats | 4g | 15.37g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 6.073g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 7.322g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 13% | |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 73mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.408g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.773g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins