Penne vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and shrimp?
- Penne is higher in monounsaturated fat, yet shrimp is higher in phosphorus.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 59% more.
- Penne has 41 times more saturated fat than shrimp. While penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, shrimp has only 0.056g.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types 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 CalciumCalcium | +27.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.2% |
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
| Contains more FatsFats | +1328.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8300% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.7% |
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Water
~74.33g
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1983.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +406.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 189mg | 59% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 42% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 23.98g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 237mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.056g | 10% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.28g | 6% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.64mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 259mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.079g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.048g | 2% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.244g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.