Penne vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and nutmeg
- Penne contains less fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, potassium, and monounsaturated fat than nutmeg.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 118% higher.
- Nutmeg contains 16 times less sodium than penne. Penne contains 248mg of sodium, while nutmeg contains 16mg.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Spices, nutmeg, ground.
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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 | +510% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +280% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
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
| Contains more WaterWater | +1062.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +807.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
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Protein
~5.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 126% | |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 114% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 25.94g | 107% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 20.8g | 72% |
| Fats | 4g | 36.31g | 50% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 183mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.04mg | 28% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 525kcal | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 213mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 49.29g | 11% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 184mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.15mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 350mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3.22g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 5.84g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.35g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins