Penne vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and ice cream
- Penne has more iron and fiber, while ice cream has more vitamin A.
- Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 22% higher.
- Ice cream contains 9 times less iron than penne. Penne contains 0.8mg of iron, while ice cream contains 0.09mg.
- The amount of sodium in ice cream is lower.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of penne is 43, while the glycemic index of ice cream is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 IronIron | +788.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +59.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +175% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +196.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 2.3g | 6.79g | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 16% | |
Vitamin A | 118µg | 13% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
Fats | 4g | 11g | 11% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 44mg | 11% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0.7g | 8% |
Sodium | 248mg | 80mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.969g | 5% |
Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
Protein | 5.7g | 3.5g | 4% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
Calories | 126kcal | 207kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
Calcium | 89mg | 128mg | 4% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.023mg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 105mg | 2% |
Potassium | 122mg | 199mg | 2% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 23.6g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 22.9g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 21.22g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.452g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ice cream 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.