Penne vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and short ribs
- Penne is richer in fiber and calcium, yet short ribs are richer in zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for short ribs is 78% higher.
- Short ribs contain less sodium.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index than penne.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +188.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +343.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.8% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 109% | |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 17.8g | 70% |
Fats | 4g | 41.98g | 58% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 18.88g | 45% |
Selenium | 20.8µg | 38% | |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.88mg | 34% |
Protein | 5.7g | 21.57g | 32% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 94mg | 27% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 2.31mg | 19% |
Calories | 126kcal | 471kcal | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 17% | |
Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 12% | |
Copper | 0.099mg | 11% | |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Sodium | 248mg | 50mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.53g | 8% |
Calcium | 89mg | 12mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 162mg | 6% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 15mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 27IU | 3% |
Potassium | 122mg | 224mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +102.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +50.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +278.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +949.5% |
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1788% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +282.5% |