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Penne vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Penne and Star anise different?

  • Star anise is higher than Penne in Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 452% more than Penne.
  • Penne contains 16 times more Sodium than Star anise. Penne contains 248mg of Sodium, while Star anise contains 16mg.

KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Spices, anise seed 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.
Penne
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Contains more Calcium +625.8%
Contains more Iron +4520%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.9%
Contains more Potassium +1081.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +381.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +625.8%
Contains more Iron +4520%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.9%
Contains more Potassium +1081.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +381.8%

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +658.9%
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Fats +297.5%
Contains more Carbs +197.7%
Contains more Other +530.9%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Water +658.9%
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Fats +297.5%
Contains more Carbs +197.7%
Contains more Other +530.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +878%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +687.5%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +878%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +687.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Star anise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 5.7g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 4g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 16.8g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 126kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 1.9g Star anise
Fiber 2.7g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 89mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.8mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 30mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 118mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 122mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 248mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 1.1mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.2g Star anise
Saturated Fat 2.3g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Penne
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.714g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.