Penne vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and plantain chips
- Penne has more calcium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Plantain chips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 36% more than penne.
- Penne has 10 times more calcium than plantain chips. While penne has 89mg of calcium, plantain chips have only 9mg.
- Penne has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +888.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +197.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +544.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.5% |
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:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3364.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +639.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +463.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2834.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 11.739g | 76% |
| Fats | 4g | 29.59g | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 34% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 8.337g | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 22% | |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 531kcal | 20% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 786mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 63.84g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 5.632g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 71mg | 10% |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 2.28g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.97mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.