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Penne vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between penne and tilsit cheese?

  • Penne is higher in fiber and iron, yet tilsit cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
  • The amount of sodium in penne is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is lower.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cheese, tilsit types 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.
Penne
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +247.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +686.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.7%

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.
Penne
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +793.6%
Contains more WaterWater +68.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +328.2%
Contains more FatsFats +549.5%
Contains more OtherOther +342.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +613.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Tilsit cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Tilsit cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 88%
Saturated fat 2.3g 16.775g 66%
Calcium 89mg 700mg 61%
Phosphorus 118mg 500mg 55%
Protein 5.7g 24.41g 37%
Fats 4g 25.98g 34%
Cholesterol 12mg 102mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 28%
Vitamin A 249µg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.5mg 22%
Sodium 248mg 753mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 7.136g 15%
Calories 126kcal 340kcal 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 0.23mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 5%
Folate 20µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 5%
Carbs 16.8g 1.88g 5%
Magnesium 30mg 13mg 4%
Copper 0.026mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.721g 2%
Potassium 122mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 1.88g N/A
Sugar 1.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Tilsit cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Penne
38%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.