Penne vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and shortbread different?
- Penne is richer in calcium, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc, while shortbread is higher in iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Shortbread covers your daily need for saturated fat, 29% more than penne.
- Penne contains 7 times more calcium than shortbread. Penne contains 89mg of calcium, while shortbread contains 13mg.
- Penne is lower in sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were used in this article.
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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 | +584.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +272.5% |
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.
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1911.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +555.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.6% |
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Protein
~5.37g
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Other
~1.03g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +570.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1981.5% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 8.326g | 53% |
| Fats | 4g | 26.22g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.98mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 8.105g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 24% | |
| Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 514kcal | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 17% | |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 63.78g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 6.708g | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 353mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 5.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.