Penne vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and wheat gluten different?
- Penne is richer in fiber and monounsaturated fat, while wheat gluten is higher in iron, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily need for iron, 55% more than penne.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index (64) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Vital wheat gluten types were used in this article.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +550% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +782.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1218.6% |
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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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +541% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 5.7g | 75.16g | 139% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 72% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5.2mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 260mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 370kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.272g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 142mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.81g | 3% |
| Fats | 4g | 1.85g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.156g | 2% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 13.79g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.028g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.