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Penne vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Penne and Pupusas?

  • Penne has less Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat than Pupusas.
  • Penne has 2 times more Calcium than Pupusas. Penne has 89mg of Calcium, while Pupusas have 49mg.
  • Penne contains less Saturated Fat.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) 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.
Penne
2
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Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.3%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
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 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.3%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%

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
0
:
12
Pupusas
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 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
1
:
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Protein +101.9%
Contains more Fats +160.8%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Other +74.5%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Protein +101.9%
Contains more Fats +160.8%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Other +74.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.3%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Pupusas
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 Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 20.42g Pupusas
Protein 5.7g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 4g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 16.8g 23.02g Pupusas
Calories 126kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Sugar 1.9g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 2.7g 2.6g Penne
Calcium 89mg 49mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 1.01mg Pupusas
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 118mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 122mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 248mg 426mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.065mg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 0IU 84IU Pupusas
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.373mg Pupusas
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 12mg 29mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.083g Pupusas
Saturated Fat 2.3g 3.166g Penne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.205g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Pupusas
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
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.866g)
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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.