Penne vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and chili pepper
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, zinc, and calcium, yet chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
- Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 160% more than penne.
- Penne contains 55 times more saturated fat than chili pepper. While penne contains 2.3g of saturated fat, chili pepper contains only 0.042g.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.
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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 | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +535.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +323.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +809.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.6% |
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4066.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 143.7mg | 160% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 39% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.042g | 10% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 14mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 1.87g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.26mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 322mg | 6% |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 4g | 0.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 40kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 8.81g | 3% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.024g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.239g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 5.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 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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58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.258g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.