Penne vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Penne and Taquitos
- Penne has less Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Taquitos' daily need coverage for Iron is 21% more.
- Penne has 2 times more Zinc than Taquitos. Penne has 1.1mg of Zinc, while Taquitos have 0.71mg.
- Penne is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.
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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 | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +383.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +958.8% |
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Saturated Fat
~2.31g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 284kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 9.21g |
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| Fats | 4g | 12.54g |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 30.73g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 33.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 104mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.47mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.71mg |
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| Starch | 29.62g |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 453mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 206IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.387mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.9µg |
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| Folate | 68µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 0.071g |
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| Choline | 15.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 2.31g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 4.235g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.269mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 0.717mg |
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| Lysine | 0.468mg |
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| Methionine | 0.189mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg |
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| Valine | 0.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.249mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g |
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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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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)