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Penne vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Penne and Lentil soup

  • Lentil soup has less Zinc, Calcium, and Phosphorus than Penne.
  • Lentil soup covers your daily need of Sodium 12% more than Penne.
  • Penne has 5 times more Calcium than Lentil soup. While Penne has 89mg of Calcium, Lentil soup has only 17mg.
  • Lentil soup has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 Calcium +423.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +423.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +18%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Fats +257.1%
Contains more Carbs +105.9%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +11.8%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Fats +257.1%
Contains more Carbs +105.9%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 8.16g Penne
Protein 5.7g 3.74g Penne
Fats 4g 1.12g Penne
Carbs 16.8g 8.16g Penne
Calories 126kcal 56kcal Penne
Sugar 1.9g Lentil soup
Fiber 2.7g Penne
Calcium 89mg 17mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 30mg 9mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 74mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 144mg Lentil soup
Sodium 248mg 532mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 0.3mg Penne
Copper 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 12mg 3mg Lentil soup
Trans Fat 0.2g Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 2.3g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 0.52g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.13g Penne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Lentil soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Penne
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup 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.

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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.