Penne vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between penne and ham
- Penne has more fiber and calcium; however, ham is richer in zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin D.
- Ham covers your daily sodium needs 42% more than penne.
- Penne contains less cholesterol.
- Penne has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of penne is 43, while the glycemic index of ham is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 | +1012.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.1% |
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
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1020% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +267.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +297.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 1203mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 20.93g | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.88mg | 16% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 53mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 196mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 287mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.62g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 4g | 5.53g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 1.81g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 145kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 955mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins