Penne vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and monterey Jack
- Penne has more fiber, while monterey Jack has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% higher.
- The amount of sodium in penne is lower.
- Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of monterey Jack is 27, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, monterey.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +50.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +738.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +172.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +276.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 19.066g | 76% |
Calcium | 89mg | 746mg | 66% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 444mg | 47% |
Fats | 4g | 30.28g | 40% |
Protein | 5.7g | 24.48g | 38% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 35% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 30% | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 89mg | 26% |
Vitamin A | 198µg | 22% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 8.751g | 19% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 3mg | 17% |
Sodium | 248mg | 600mg | 15% |
Calories | 126kcal | 373kcal | 12% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
Carbs | 16.8g | 0.68g | 5% |
Copper | 0.032mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.899g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1% | |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
Potassium | 122mg | 81mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 0.68g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 0.5g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.344mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.037mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.859mg | 0% |
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:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2370.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +76.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +329.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +657% |
Contains more OtherOther | +222.7% |
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
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +775.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.8% |