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Penne vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between penne and raisins

  • Penne is richer in zinc and monounsaturated fat, yet raisins are richer in potassium and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for potassium for raisins is 18% higher.
  • Penne contains 40 times more saturated fat than raisins. Penne contains 2.3g of saturated fat, while raisins contain 0.058g.
  • Penne has a lower glycemic index than raisins.

Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Raisins, seedless.

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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
3
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%
Raisin
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +513.9%
Contains more IronIron +135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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
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%
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
3
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Raisin
2
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more FatsFats +769.6%
Contains more WaterWater +369.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +371.3%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Raisin
1
40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1860.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +981.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Raisin
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 Raisin DV% diff.
Fructose 29.68g 37%
Copper 0.318mg 35%
Carbs 16.8g 79.18g 21%
Potassium 122mg 749mg 18%
Iron 0.8mg 1.88mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 13%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.3g 0.058g 10%
Sodium 248mg 11mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 9%
Calories 126kcal 299kcal 9%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.22mg 8%
Protein 5.7g 3.07g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 5%
Fats 4g 0.46g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 2.7g 3.7g 4%
Calcium 89mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Phosphorus 118mg 101mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 2%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 0.051g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.037g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 75.48g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 1.9g 59.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.242g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.