Penne vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between penne and marinara sauce
- Penne has more phosphorus, zinc, and calcium; however, marinara sauce has more vitamin A and potassium.
- Marinara sauce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 13% more.
- Penne has 14 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. Penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce has 0.17g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +247.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27% |
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 B3 | 3.917mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 34mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.17g | 10% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 30mg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 1.41g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 51kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Fats | 4g | 1.48g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.377g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 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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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce 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.