Penne vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between penne and tomato paste
- Penne has more calcium; however, tomato paste has more vitamin A, iron, potassium, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Tomato paste's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 31% more.
- Penne has 23 times more saturated fat than tomato paste. Penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, while tomato paste has 0.1g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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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 | +147.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +731.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +272.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +751.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.5% |
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Water
~73.5g
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
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1392.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.365mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.98mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 1014mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.47g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 4.32g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.16g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.067g | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 18.91g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% |
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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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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.