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Penne vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Penne and Swordfish?

  • Penne is higher in Fiber, and Calcium, yet Swordfish is higher in Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Potassium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 111% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Swordfish is lower.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat types 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 +1383.3%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.6%
Contains more Potassium +309%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +1383.3%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.6%
Contains more Potassium +309%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +205.6%
Contains more Protein +311.4%
Contains more Fats +98.3%
Equal in Water - 68.26
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +205.6%
Contains more Protein +311.4%
Contains more Fats +98.3%
Equal in Water - 68.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 0g Penne
Protein 5.7g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 4g 7.93g Swordfish
Carbs 16.8g 0g Penne
Calories 126kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Sugar 1.9g 0g Swordfish
Fiber 2.7g 0g Penne
Calcium 89mg 6mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.45mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 118mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 122mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 248mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 1.1mg 0.78mg Penne
Copper 0.046mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg Swordfish
Selenium 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 0IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 12mg 78mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.056g Swordfish
Saturated Fat 2.3g 1.911g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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.

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.