Penne vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and potato sticks
- Penne has more calcium, while potato sticks have more vitamin C, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- Potato sticks' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 53% higher.
- Potato sticks contain 5 times less calcium than penne. Penne contains 89mg of calcium, while potato sticks contain 18mg.
- The amount of sodium in penne is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, potato sticks.
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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 | +394.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +913.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
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:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3190.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +760% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +217.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.1% |
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
8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +516% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4375% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 17.9g | 117% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 47.3mg | 53% |
| Fats | 4g | 34.4g | 47% |
| Copper | 0.315mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 1237mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 8.88g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.785mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 25% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 522kcal | 20% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.27mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.423mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 633mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 6.16g | 13% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 53.3g | 12% |
| Folate | 40µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 172mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.096mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 64mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.9mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 6.7g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 49.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A |
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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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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)