Penne vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between penne and salami
- Penne is higher in fiber and calcium, yet salami is higher in zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin D, and potassium.
- Salami covers your daily sodium needs 65% more than penne.
- The amount of saturated fat in penne is lower.
- The glycemic index of salami is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.
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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 | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +493.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.9% |
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 CarbsCarbs | +600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +283.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +547.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +323.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1012.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +532.3% |
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 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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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 248mg | 1740mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.52µg | 63% | |
| Selenium | 31.3µg | 57% | |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 43% | |
| Copper | 0.357mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.053mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.459mg | 35% | |
| Fats | 4g | 25.9g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 9.316g | 32% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 21.85g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.367mg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.357mg | 27% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 89mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 11.127g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 24% | |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.93mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 2.529g | 14% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 336kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 191mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.56mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 316mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 2.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.586g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 1492mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.7)