Penne vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and tuna Bluefin
- Penne is richer in fiber and calcium, yet tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin A, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for tuna Bluefin is 50% higher.
- Tuna Bluefin contains less sodium.
- Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index than penne.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +790% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.8% |
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
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +424.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +329.1% |
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
1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +361% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 453% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin A | 757µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 66% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 29.91g | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 40% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 326mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 49mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.844g | 10% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 50mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 64mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 323mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.31mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 6.28g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.053g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 1.612g | 3% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 184kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.77mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.311mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.431mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.747mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.541mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 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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166%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.688g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $7)