Penne vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Penne and Potato chips?
- Penne is higher in Calcium, yet Potato chips is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Potato chips's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
- Penne has 31 times more Sodium than Potato chips. While Penne has 248mg of Sodium, Potato chips has only 8mg.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+270.8%
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Iron
+103.8%
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Magnesium
+123.3%
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Phosphorus
+39.8%
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Potassium
+945.1%
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Sodium
-96.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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Calcium
+270.8%
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Iron
+103.8%
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Magnesium
+123.3%
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Phosphorus
+39.8%
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Potassium
+945.1%
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Sodium
-96.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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.
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+3710.5%
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Protein
+22.8%
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Fats
+765%
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Carbs
+214.9%
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Other
+227.3%
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
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Water
+3710.5%
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Protein
+22.8%
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Fats
+765%
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Carbs
+214.9%
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+227.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-79%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+884%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2942.5%
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 48.1g |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 7g |
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| Fats | 4g | 34.6g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 52.9g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 536kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.8g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 165mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 1275mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.306mg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg |
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| Folate | 45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 12.17g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)