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Penne vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between penne and pudding

  • Penne is higher in fiber, iron, and zinc, yet pudding is higher in vitamin D.
  • Penne contains 3 times more sodium than pudding. While penne contains 248mg of sodium, pudding contains only 98mg.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Penne
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.5%

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.
Penne
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pudding
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.4%
Contains more FatsFats +27%
Contains more OtherOther +19.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.9%
~equal in Water ~73.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0.8g 8%
Sodium 248mg 98mg 7%
Selenium 3.7µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Iron 0.8mg 0.34mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.48mg 6%
Protein 5.7g 3.16g 5%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Manganese 0.097mg 4%
Phosphorus 118mg 87mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.3g 1.81g 2%
Calcium 89mg 106mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 20mg 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Potassium 122mg 150mg 1%
Cholesterol 12mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1%
Carbs 16.8g 19.64g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.18g 1%
Fats 4g 3.15g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Calories 126kcal 120kcal 0%
Net carbs 14.1g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 1.9g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1g 0.819g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Pudding
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.