Penne vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and pastrami
- Penne has more fiber and calcium, while pastrami has more zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Pastrami's daily need coverage for sodium is 36% higher.
- The amount of sugar in pastrami is lower.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of penne is 43, while the glycemic index of pastrami is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Beef, cured, pastrami.
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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 | +76.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +790% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +177.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +352.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.3% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4566.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +45.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +126.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +111.8% |
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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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 78% | |
Sodium | 248mg | 1078mg | 36% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.98mg | 35% |
Protein | 5.7g | 21.8g | 32% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 27% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 68mg | 19% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 2.22mg | 18% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 17% | |
Choline | 81.6mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 12% | |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 10% | |
Calcium | 89mg | 10mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 175mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
Carbs | 16.8g | 0.36g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 122mg | 210mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 17mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.118g | 3% |
Fats | 4g | 5.82g | 3% |
Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.681g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.145g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Calories | 126kcal | 147kcal | 1% |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 0.36g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 0.1g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.706mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.812mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.558mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
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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?

Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins