Penne vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and mars different?
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 47% more than penne.
- Penne contains 2 times more sodium than mars. Penne contains 248mg of sodium, while mars contains 136mg.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index (62) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
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 | +33.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4158.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +383% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +331% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 11.651g | 43% |
| Fats | 4g | 19.32g | 24% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 72.4g | 19% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 475kcal | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 4.28g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.131g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (12 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.