Penne vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and kumquat
- Penne is higher in phosphorus and zinc, yet kumquat is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin A.
- Kumquat covers your daily vitamin C needs 49% more than penne.
- Penne contains 25 times more sodium than kumquat. While penne contains 248mg of sodium, kumquat contains only 10mg.
- The glycemic index of penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Kumquats, 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 | +50% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +547.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +521.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +365.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +115.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +549.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
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 Sugar |
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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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Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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Vitamin C | 0mg | 43.9mg | 49% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 6.5g | 15% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 19mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.095mg | 11% | |
Sodium | 248mg | 10mg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.103g | 10% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
Protein | 5.7g | 1.88g | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
Manganese | 0.135mg | 6% | |
Fats | 4g | 0.86g | 5% |
Folate | 17µg | 4% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
Calories | 126kcal | 71kcal | 3% |
Calcium | 89mg | 62mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 15µg | 2% | |
Potassium | 122mg | 186mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.154g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.171g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 15.9g | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 9.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 9.36g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | 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).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.197g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kumquat 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.