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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.

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 Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 30

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27900%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Protein +400.9%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +27900%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Protein +400.9%
Contains more Fats +84.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.155
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.155

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 0.06g Penne
Protein 5.7g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 4g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 16.8g 0.06g Penne
Calories 126kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 1.9g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 2.7g 0g Penne
Calcium 89mg 14mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Phosphorus 118mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 122mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 248mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.1mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 12mg 109mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.101g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.3g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.