Penne vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Penne and Pasta
- The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat in Penne is higher than in Pasta.
- Penne covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 11% more than Pasta.
- Pasta has 41 times less Sodium than Penne. Penne has 248mg of Sodium, while Pasta has 6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+1383.3%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+87.3%
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Potassium
+408.3%
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Zinc
+96.4%
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Iron
+42.5%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Calcium
+1383.3%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+87.3%
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Potassium
+408.3%
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Zinc
+96.4%
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Iron
+42.5%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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.
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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.7%
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Fats
+281%
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+254.8%
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Carbs
+48.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.15
Equal in Water - 68.56
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Protein
+10.7%
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+281%
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+254.8%
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Carbs
+48.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.15
Equal in Water - 68.56
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+706.5%
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Saturated Fat
-93.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.429
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Monounsaturated Fat
+706.5%
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Saturated Fat
-93.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.429
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 24.93g |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 4g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 24.93g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 131kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.197mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.103mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 0.15g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.429g |
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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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins