Penne vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and parsley
- Penne has more phosphorus; however, parsley is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and potassium.
- Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin A, 168% more than penne.
- Penne has 17 times more saturated fat than parsley. While penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, parsley has only 0.132g.
- The glycemic index of penne is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Parsley, fresh.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +354.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +675% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.4% |
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 | +91.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +406.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +239% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1367% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 133mg | 148% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 6.2mg | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 47% | |
| Folate | 152µg | 38% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 554mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.132g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 58mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 2.97g | 5% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 36kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.79g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 6.33g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.295g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 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 cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins