Penne vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and taffy (candy) different?
- Penne is higher than taffy (candy) in phosphorus, fiber, iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium.
- Penne covers your daily need for phosphorus, 17% more than taffy (candy).
- Taffy (candy) is lower in sodium.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1012.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3966.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +423.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79% |
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.
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:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1392.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +378.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +445% |
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
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 91.56g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 397kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 0.03g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.121g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.049g | 1% |
| Fats | 4g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.838g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals