Penne vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Penne and Spanish rice
- Penne has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Spanish rice is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Spanish rice covers your daily need of Sodium 12% more than Penne.
- Penne has 4 times more Calcium than Spanish rice. While Penne has 89mg of Calcium, Spanish rice has only 20mg.
- Spanish rice has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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.
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Calcium
+345%
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Magnesium
+130.8%
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Phosphorus
+107%
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Sodium
-53%
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Zinc
+129.2%
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Iron
+43.8%
Equal in Potassium - 116
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Calcium
+345%
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Magnesium
+130.8%
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Phosphorus
+107%
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Sodium
-53%
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Zinc
+129.2%
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Iron
+43.8%
Equal in Potassium - 116
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+73.8%
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Water
+23.7%
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Fats
+32.3%
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Carbs
+85.5%
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Other
+57.3%
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
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Protein
+73.8%
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Water
+23.7%
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Fats
+32.3%
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Carbs
+85.5%
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Other
+57.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-56.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+479.3%
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.317 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+479.3%
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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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 29.96g |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 3.28g |
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| Fats | 4g | 5.29g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 31.16g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 185kcal |
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| Starch | 27.55g |
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| Fructose | 0.42g |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.15mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 116mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 528mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.39mg |
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| Selenium | 7.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg |
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| Folate | 50µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.044mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.24mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.071mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 153mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 0.07g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 1.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 1.511g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 2.317g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g |
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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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.295g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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.