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Penne vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Penne and Onion rings

  • Penne has more Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Onion rings has more Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Penne has 3 times more Calcium than Onion rings. Penne has 89mg of Calcium, while Onion rings has 31mg.
  • Penne is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +257.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.1%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1808.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.137g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Onion rings Opinion
Calories 126kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 5.7g 4.14g Penne
Fats 4g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 14.1g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 16.8g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Onion rings
Magnesium 30mg 17mg Penne
Calcium 89mg 31mg Penne
Potassium 122mg 123mg Onion rings
Iron 0.8mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 1.9g 5.1g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g Penne
Copper 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 1.1mg 0.42mg Penne
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 118mg 71mg Penne
Sodium 248mg 370mg Penne
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.3g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Onion rings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.