Penne vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Penne and Tagliatelle different?
- Penne is higher in Calcium, however, Tagliatelle is richer in Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Tagliatelle is 32% higher.
- Penne contains 10 times more Sodium than Tagliatelle. While Penne contains 248mg of Sodium, Tagliatelle contains only 26mg.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased 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 CalciumCalcium | +493.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +318.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
11.31 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
54.73 g
Water:
31 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225.8% |
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
0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.942 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +269% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 288kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 11.31g |
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| Fats | 4g | 2.3g |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 54.73g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 54.73g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 73mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 46mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 179mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.35mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.228mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 26mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg |
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| Manganese | 0.547mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.705mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.35mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.535mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg |
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| Folate | 176µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 0.328g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 0.271g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.942g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.143mg |
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| Threonine | 0.295mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.763mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg |
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| Histidine | 0.226mg |
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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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.972g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $6)