Penne vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and pound cake?
- Penne is richer in fiber, zinc, and magnesium, yet pound cake is richer in iron and vitamin D.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 18% higher.
- Penne has 5 times more fiber than pound cake. Penne has 2.7g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
- Penne contains less sodium.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.
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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 | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +179.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +249% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +219.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +754.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3.419g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 19% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 66mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
| Fats | 4g | 13.96g | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 14% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 53.64g | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 4.811g | 11% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 353kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 377mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3.02g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 140mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 5g | 1% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)