Penne vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and lamb different?
- Penne is richer in fiber and calcium, while lamb is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Lamb covers your daily need for saturated fat, 33% more than penne.
- Lamb is lower in sodium.
- Penne has a higher glycemic index (43) than lamb (0).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +423.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +330.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +423.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +782% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +277.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 106% | |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 42% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 24.52g | 38% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.46mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 8.83g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 97mg | 28% |
| Fats | 4g | 20.94g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 8.82g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.88mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 188mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 294kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 72mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.51g | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 310mg | 6% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins