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Penne vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Penne and Meatball different?

  • Meatball is higher than Penne in Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 27% more than Penne.
  • Penne is lower in Sodium.

KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Penne
2
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Contains more Calcium +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Iron +121.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Potassium +142.6%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Calcium +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Iron +121.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Potassium +142.6%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 31

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
0
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
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Contains more Carbs +108.4%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Protein +152.6%
Contains more Fats +455.3%
Contains more Other +50.9%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +108.4%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Protein +152.6%
Contains more Fats +455.3%
Contains more Other +50.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.5%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 5.76g Penne
Protein 5.7g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 4g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 16.8g 8.06g Penne
Calories 126kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 1.9g 3.47g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 2.3g Penne
Calcium 89mg 80mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 30mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 118mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 122mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 248mg 666mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 12mg 66mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.577g Penne
Saturated Fat 2.3g 7.627g Penne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.