Penne vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and mixed nuts
- Penne has less phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, fiber, and potassium than mixed nuts.
- Mixed nuts cover your daily need for phosphorus, 48% more than penne.
- Penne has 50 times more sodium than mixed nuts. While penne has 248mg of sodium, mixed nuts have only 5mg.
- The glycemic index of penne is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.
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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 | +663.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +418% |
| Contains more IronIron | +226.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +286.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
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:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3380.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1248.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.8% |
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
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2748.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3553% |
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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| Copper | 0.907mg | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 14.612g | 95% |
| Manganese | 2.04mg | 89% | |
| Fats | 4g | 53.95g | 77% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 28.488g | 69% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
| Vitamin E | 7.82mg | 52% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.709mg | 48% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 456mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 229mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 8.711g | 29% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 20.04g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.352mg | 27% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 607kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.61mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.36mg | 21% |
| Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.189mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 632mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.196mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 5mg | 11% |
| Choline | 52mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Starch | 4.2g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 21.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 14.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.703mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.182mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.001mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g | N/A |
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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 - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.411g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins