Penne vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and kit Kat
- Penne is higher in zinc and fiber, yet kit Kat is higher in monounsaturated fat.
- Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 78% more than penne.
- Penne contains 12 times more zinc than kit Kat. While penne contains 1.1mg of zinc, kit Kat contains only 0.09mg.
- The amount of sodium in kit Kat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.
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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 ZincZinc | +1122.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +4341.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +549.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +284.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +484.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 17.953g | 71% |
| Fats | 4g | 25.99g | 34% |
| Copper | 0.22mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 23% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 518kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 64.59g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 5.844g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 54mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1g | 7% |
| Choline | 31mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 4% | |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.895g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 6.51g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.099g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
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).
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins