Penne vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and khorasan wheat
- Penne is richer in calcium, yet khorasan wheat is richer in iron, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for khorasan wheat is 37% higher.
- Penne contains 50 times more sodium than khorasan wheat. Penne contains 248mg of sodium, while khorasan wheat contains 5mg.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.
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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 | +304.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +371.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +234.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
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:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +554% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +320.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.7% |
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
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +369.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.3% |
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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| Selenium | 81.5µg | 148% | |
| Manganese | 2.735mg | 119% | |
| Copper | 0.506mg | 56% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.566mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.375mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.77mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 364mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11.1g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 130mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.68mg | 23% |
| Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 70.58g | 18% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 14.54g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 337kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 5mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.196g | 10% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 403mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fats | 4g | 2.13g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.213g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.621g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 59.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 7.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.566mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.112mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | 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?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)