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.
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
Contains more OtherOther | +19.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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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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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12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?

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.