Penne vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and maple syrup different?
- Penne has more phosphorus, fiber, iron, and monounsaturated fat than maple syrup.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for penne is 17% higher.
- Maple syrup has less saturated fat.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index (43) than maple syrup (54).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Syrups, maple are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +627.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5800% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +33.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 2.908mg | 126% | |
Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 98% | |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 2mg | 17% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 67.04g | 17% |
Protein | 5.7g | 0.04g | 11% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.007g | 10% |
Sodium | 248mg | 12mg | 10% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
Calories | 126kcal | 260kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 6% | |
Fats | 4g | 0.06g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.47mg | 3% |
Potassium | 122mg | 212mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.017g | 3% |
Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.011g | 2% |
Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
Calcium | 89mg | 102mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 67.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 60.46g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Choline | 1.6mg | 0% |
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:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +14150% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6566.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +123.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +134% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +299% |
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
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8990.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2252.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |