Penne vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between penne and peppermint
- Penne has more phosphorus; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, fiber, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
- Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than penne.
- Peppermint has 9 times less saturated fat than penne. Penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, while peppermint has 0.246g.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Peppermint, 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 | +61.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +173% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +366.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +535% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.9% |
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Water
~78.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2930.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 5.08mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 51% | |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Folate | 114µg | 29% | |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 24% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 8g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 243mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 569mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 80mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 31mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.246g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 73mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.94g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 3.75g | 4% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 70kcal | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.033g | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 14.89g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.054g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3.2)