Penne vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and lettuce different?
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, zinc, fiber, and calcium; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for lettuce is 148% higher.
- Penne contains 115 times more saturated fat than lettuce. While penne contains 2.3g of saturated fat, lettuce contains only 0.02g.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index (32) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Lettuce, green leaf, raw are the varieties 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 | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +511.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +306.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
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 | +319.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2566.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +485.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +387.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 41% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 29mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.02g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Folate | 38µg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 28mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 1.36g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 15kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.15g | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 2.87g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.082g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.006g | 2% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 194mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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