Penne vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Penne and Vermicelli
- Penne has more Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Vermicelli is richer in Zinc, and Iron.
- Vermicelli covers your daily Zinc needs 29% more than Penne.
- Vermicelli has 164 times less Saturated Fat than Penne. Penne has 2.3g of Saturated Fat, while Vermicelli has 0.014g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Vermicelli, made from soy.
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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 | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +490% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5600% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +508.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +390% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +407.3% |
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
0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7592.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +875.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 331kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 0.1g |
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| Fats | 4g | 0.1g |
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 78.42g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 82.32g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.81mg |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 17.44g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 1.916mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Choline | 177mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.041g |
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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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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100%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vermicelli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.