Penne vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and nachos
- Nachos are richer than penne in phosphorus, potassium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for nachos is 11% higher.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than nachos.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.8% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 14.02g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 5.04g | 31% |
| Fats | 4g | 21.5g | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 343kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 198mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 362mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 34.91g | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 4.32g | 3% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 313mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.173g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +437.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1302% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1160% |
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Saturated fat
~2.173g
