Penne vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and spinach raw
- Penne has more phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, spinach raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
- Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 188% more than penne.
- Penne has 100 times more monounsaturated fat than spinach raw. While penne has 1g of monounsaturated fat, spinach raw has only 0.01g.
- Spinach raw has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of penne is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Spinach, raw.
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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 ZincZinc | +107.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +357.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +238.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +925.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +362.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.4% |
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
0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 402% | |
| Vitamin A | 469µg | 52% | |
| Folate | 194µg | 49% | |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 28.1mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.71mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.195mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 558mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 79mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.063g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 49mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 79mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 2.86g | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.39g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.724mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 23kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.3mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 3.63g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.165g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.01g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.42g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 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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137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.2)