Penne vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and hamburgers?
- Penne is richer in fiber, yet hamburgers are richer in iron, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for iron is 26% higher.
- Penne has 3 times more fiber than hamburgers. Penne has 2.7g of fiber, while hamburgers have 0.9g.
- Penne contains less sodium.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than hamburgers.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -40.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.3% |
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
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +259% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +449.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.38g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 60% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.88mg | 26% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 17.08g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 18% | |
| Fats | 4g | 14.36g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.87mg | 16% |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 5.096g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 47mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 5.495g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 295kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 414mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 136mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 226mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 24.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 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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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)