Penne vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between penne and italian sausage raw
- Penne has more fiber and calcium; however, italian sausage raw has more zinc and monounsaturated fat.
- Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 45% more.
- Penne is lower in sodium.
- Penne has a higher glycemic index than italian sausage raw.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.
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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 | +394.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +47.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +62.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
14.25 g
Fats:
31.33 g
Carbs:
0.65 g
Water:
51.08 g
Other:
2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2484.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +41.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
Contains more FatsFats | +683.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +144.5% |
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
11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1334% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +907.5% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B1 | 0.568mg | 47% | |
Selenium | 24.8µg | 45% | |
Fats | 4g | 31.33g | 42% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 11.27g | 41% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 38% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 14.34g | 33% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 4.03g | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
Sodium | 248mg | 731mg | 21% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 76mg | 21% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.25mg | 20% | |
Protein | 5.7g | 14.25g | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 13% | |
Calories | 126kcal | 346kcal | 11% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | |
Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
Calcium | 89mg | 18mg | 7% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.79mg | 6% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 1.18mg | 5% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 0.65g | 5% |
Potassium | 122mg | 253mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.058mg | 3% | |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 142mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 0.65g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.083mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.346mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.477mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.411mg | 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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36%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is cheaper?

Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins