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Penne vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Penne and Sweet potato chips different?

  • Penne is richer in Zinc, while Sweet potato chips are higher in Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily need of Fiber 24% more than Penne.
  • Penne contains 7 times more Sodium than Sweet potato chips. Penne contains 248mg of Sodium, while Sweet potato chips contain 35mg.

KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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.
Contains more Calcium +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +107.5%
Contains more Iron +165%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +658.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
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 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Calcium +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +107.5%
Contains more Iron +165%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +658.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%

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 +∞%
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 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Water +1505.3%
Contains more Fats +708.8%
Contains more Carbs +238.2%
Contains more Other +207.3%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Water +1505.3%
Contains more Fats +708.8%
Contains more Carbs +238.2%
Contains more Other +207.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +815.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2956%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +815.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2956%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Protein 5.7g 2.94g Penne
Fats 4g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 16.8g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 126kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 1.9g 8.82g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 89mg 59mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 30mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 118mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 122mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 248mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 1.1mg 0.53mg Penne
Copper 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.3g 2.941g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 12.224g Sweet potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Sweet potato chips
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
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Penne
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.