Penne vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and lime
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and monounsaturated fat, yet lime is higher in vitamin C.
- Lime covers your daily vitamin C needs 32% more than penne.
- Penne contains 124 times more sodium than lime. While penne contains 248mg of sodium, lime contains only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of lime is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Limes, 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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +555.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 | +714.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5163.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +627.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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 C | 0mg | 29.1mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 18mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.022g | 10% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 0.7g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 4g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 30kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.019g | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 10.54g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.055g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 7.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.69g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime is relatively richer in vitamins