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Penne vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between penne and ice cream sandwich

  • Penne is richer in fiber, iron, and phosphorus, yet ice cream sandwich is richer in vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for penne is 11% higher.
  • Penne contains 3 times more iron than ice cream sandwich. Penne contains 0.8mg of iron, while ice cream sandwich contains 0.26mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains less sodium.
  • Penne has a lower glycemic index than ice cream sandwich.

Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Ice cream sandwich.

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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.
Penne
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more IronIron +207.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Calcium ~86mg
~equal in Potassium ~115mg

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.
Penne
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more WaterWater +48.1%
Contains more FatsFats +114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.1%
~equal in Other ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +468%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.317g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Copper 0.254mg 28%
Manganese 0.381mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.272g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 10%
Folate 34µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 9%
Phosphorus 118mg 72mg 7%
Fats 4g 8.57g 7%
Carbs 16.8g 37.14g 7%
Iron 0.8mg 0.26mg 7%
Selenium 3.1µg 6%
Calories 126kcal 237kcal 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.6mg 5%
Sodium 248mg 129mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 2.661g 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Protein 5.7g 4.29g 3%
Cholesterol 12mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 37.14g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 29mg 0%
Calcium 89mg 86mg 0%
Potassium 122mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 1.9g 18.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Saturated fat 2.3g 2.317g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Ice cream sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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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Penne
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.