Penne vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and scrambled egg
- Penne is richer in fiber, yet scrambled egg is richer in iron, phosphorus, vitamin D, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for scrambled egg is 138% higher.
- Penne contains less saturated fat.
- Scrambled egg has a lower glycemic index than penne.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.
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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 | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +707.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +304.5% |
~equal in
Water
~66.7g
~equal in
Other
~1.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +488.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +392.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 426mg | 138% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.01µg | 42% | |
| Selenium | 22.5µg | 41% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 40% | |
| Choline | 180.6mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.59mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 19% | |
| Fats | 4g | 16.18g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 242mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 6.153g | 18% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 13.84g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 5.889g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.969g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 46IU | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.66mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 2.08g | 5% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 212kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 187mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.043mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 2.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.64g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.836mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.913mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.96mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.325mg | 0% |
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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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.853g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)