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Penne vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Penne and Mashed potato

  • Penne is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, Iron, and Fiber, yet Mashed potato is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Penne contains 5 times more Zinc than Mashed potato. While Penne contains 1.1mg of Zinc, Mashed potato contains only 0.22mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mashed potato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 +394.4%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Potassium +134.4%
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% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Potassium +134.4%

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 +∞%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +245.5%
Contains more Fats +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Equal in Water - 79.62
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +245.5%
Contains more Fats +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Equal in Water - 79.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.5%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Mashed potato
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 Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 13.35g Penne
Protein 5.7g 1.65g Penne
Fats 4g 2.82g Penne
Carbs 16.8g 14.65g Penne
Calories 126kcal 89kcal Penne
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 1.9g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Penne
Calcium 89mg 18mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.31mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 59mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 248mg 306mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 0.22mg Penne
Copper 0.035mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 0IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B2 0.015mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B3 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 2.3g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 0.72g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Mashed potato
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%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato 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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.