Penne vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between penne and Mexican tea
- The amount of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iron in Mexican tea is higher than in penne.
- Mexican tea covers your daily magnesium needs 22% more than penne.
- Mexican tea has 6 times less sodium than penne. Penne has 248mg of sodium, while Mexican tea has 43mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Epazote, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +303.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +209% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +418.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
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:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1627.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +669.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 135% | |
| Folate | 215µg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 27% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 121mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 275mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 633mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.88mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 0.33g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 10% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 32kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 86mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.52g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 7.44g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins