Penne vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and mortadella?
- Penne is richer in fiber and calcium, yet mortadella is richer in zinc, iron, and vitamin D.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% higher.
- Penne contains less saturated fat.
- Mortadella has a lower glycemic index than penne.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Mortadella, beef, pork types in this comparison.
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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 | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +394.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +450.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +187.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +534.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.7% |
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
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1038% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +680% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 11769% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 1246mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 41% | |
| Fats | 4g | 25.39g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 9.51g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 11.38g | 26% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 16.37g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3.12g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 56mg | 15% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 311kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.1mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 3.05g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 998mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.21g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)