Penne vs. Walnut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and walnut oil
- Penne is richer in phosphorus, fiber, zinc, iron, calcium, and magnesium, yet walnut oil is richer in monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for walnut oil is 34% higher.
- Walnut oil contains less sodium.
- Walnut oil has a lower glycemic index than penne.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Oil, walnut.
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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 | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 63.3g | 419% |
Fats | 4g | 100g | 148% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 22.8g | 55% |
Calories | 126kcal | 884kcal | 38% |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 9.1g | 31% |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 0mg | 17% |
Vitamin K | 15µg | 13% | |
Protein | 5.7g | 0g | 11% |
Sodium | 248mg | 0mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0mg | 10% |
Calcium | 89mg | 0mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 0mg | 7% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Potassium | 122mg | 0mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Choline | 0.4mg | 0% |
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 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2400% |
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
9.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
63.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2180% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15725% |