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 polyunsaturated 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +296.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.373mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 11.51g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 2.205g | 12% |
| Fats | 4g | 10.43g | 10% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 426mg | 8% |
| Starch | 18.98g | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3.964g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 162mg | 6% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 232kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 3.166g | 4% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 28IU | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.01mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 23.02g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.95g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)