Penne vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and pecan pie
- Penne has more calcium, while pecan pie has more iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 25% higher.
- Pecan pie contains 3 times less calcium than penne. Penne contains 89mg of calcium, while pecan pie contains 32mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in penne is lower.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of penne is 43, while the glycemic index of pecan pie is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
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 | +16.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +271.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +455% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +210.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1018.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1327.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 5.71g | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 31% | |
| Fats | 4g | 22.2g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 11.181g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 87mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 23% | |
| Selenium | 12µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 412kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 52.2g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 3.989g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 94mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 4.9g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 262mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 122mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
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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 - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie 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.