Penne vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and teff different?
- Teff is higher than penne in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, fiber, calcium, potassium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Teff covers your daily need for iron, 85% more than penne.
- Penne contains 21 times more sodium than teff. Penne contains 248mg of sodium, while teff contains 12mg.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Teff, uncooked 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 | +513.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +853.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.6% |
| 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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +720.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +335.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 402% | |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 7.63mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 429mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 37% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 184mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 33% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.63mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 21% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 8g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 73.13g | 19% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 13.3g | 15% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 367kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 427mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 180mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.449g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.071g | 4% |
| Fats | 4g | 2.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.589g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 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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229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)