Penne vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between penne and turkey meat
- Penne has more fiber and calcium; however, turkey meat has more phosphorus, zinc, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Turkey meat's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 32% more.
- Turkey meat is lower in sugar.
- Penne has a higher glycemic index than turkey meat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +535.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.8% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +164.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +429.8% |
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Saturated fat
~2.155g
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 60% | |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 47% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 28.55g | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 43% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 109mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 223mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.48mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 2.119g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 14mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0.06g | 6% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 103mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 7.39g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.647g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 189kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 239mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.155g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)