Penne vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and soy sauce different?
- Penne is higher in fiber, calcium, and monounsaturated fat; however, soy sauce is richer in magnesium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 228% higher.
- Penne contains 32 times more saturated fat than soy sauce. While penne contains 2.3g of saturated fat, soy sauce contains only 0.073g.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index (15) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +169.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +256.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.7% |
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 | +601.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +240.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1282.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1036.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
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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| Sodium | 248mg | 5493mg | 228% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 74mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.073g | 10% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 435mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.45mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.8g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 8.14g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 4g | 0.57g | 5% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 53kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 4.93g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.088g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.263g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 5245mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3.4)