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Penne vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Penne and Potato pancake different?

  • Penne is richer in Calcium, while Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need of Vitamin C 31% more than Penne.
  • Penne contains 3 times more Calcium than Potato pancake. Penne contains 89mg of Calcium, while Potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • Penne is lower in Sodium.

KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Potato pancakes types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +178.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +409.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +178.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +409.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 128

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +51.6%
Contains more Fats +269%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Contains more Other +225.5%
Equal in Protein - 6.08
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +51.6%
Contains more Fats +269%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Contains more Other +225.5%
Equal in Protein - 6.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1779%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.496
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1779%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.496

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Potato pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 5.7g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 4g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 16.8g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 126kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.9g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 2.7g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 89mg 32mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 30mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 118mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 122mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 248mg 764mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 0.7mg Penne
Copper 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 12mg 95mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.3g 2.496g Penne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Penne
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.