Penne vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and saffron
- Penne has less iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and polyunsaturated fat than saffron.
- Saffron covers your daily need for iron, 129% more than penne.
- Penne has 2 times more sodium than saffron. While penne has 248mg of sodium, saffron has only 148mg.
- The glycemic index of saffron is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Spices, saffron.
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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 | +780% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1313.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1287.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.3% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +508.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +289.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +395.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +416.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 11.1mg | 129% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 78% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 264mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 1724mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 36% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 252mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 65.37g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 2.067g | 11% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 11.43g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 310kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.9g | 5% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 1.586g | 3% |
| Fats | 4g | 5.85g | 3% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 111mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 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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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.714g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)