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Penne vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Penne and Shiitake

  • Penne is richer in Calcium, yet Shiitake is richer in Potassium.
  • Penne contains 45 times more Calcium than Shiitake. Penne contains 89mg of Calcium, while Shiitake contains 2mg.
  • Shiitake contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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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
5
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Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Iron +95.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +149.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 112
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
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 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Iron +95.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +149.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 112
Equal in Zinc - 1.03

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
2
:
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 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
4
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Contains more Protein +154.5%
Contains more Fats +716.3%
Contains more Carbs +147.4%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Contains more Water +24%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +154.5%
Contains more Fats +716.3%
Contains more Carbs +147.4%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Contains more Water +24%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 4.29g Penne
Protein 5.7g 2.24g Penne
Fats 4g 0.49g Penne
Carbs 16.8g 6.79g Penne
Calories 126kcal 34kcal Penne
Sugar 1.9g 2.38g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 2.5g Penne
Calcium 89mg 2mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.41mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 112mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 248mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.1mg 1.03mg Penne
Copper 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Shiitake
Vitamin B2 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg Shiitake
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake
Cholesterol 12mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 2.3g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g Penne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Shiitake
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
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.