Penne vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and scallion?
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat, yet scallion is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.
- Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 21% more.
- Penne has 72 times more saturated fat than scallion. While penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, scallion has only 0.032g.
- The glycemic index of scallion is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this article.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| 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 ProteinProtein | +211.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2005.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3603.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +440.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.032g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 1.83g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 4g | 0.19g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.39mg | 6% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 32kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 276mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 7.34g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.027g | 2% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.074g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.