Penne vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and tortilla different?
- Penne is higher in zinc and monounsaturated fat; however, tortilla is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tortilla is 38% higher.
- Penne contains 8 times more saturated fat than tortilla. While penne contains 2.3g of saturated fat, tortilla contains only 0.296g.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +376.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.7% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.391g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.81mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 31% | |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 26% | |
| Folate | 98µg | 25% | |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 49.94g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 482mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.296g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 237kcal | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.95g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 146mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 7.28g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.185g | 2% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 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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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.004g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.