Penne vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and white chocolate
- Penne has more fiber and iron; however, white chocolate is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- White chocolate covers your daily need for saturated fat, 86% more than penne.
- Penne has 14 times more fiber than white chocolate. While penne has 2.7g of fiber, white chocolate has only 0.2g.
- White chocolate has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5469.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +702.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +252.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
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Protein
~5.87g
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +809.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 19.412g | 78% |
| Fats | 4g | 32.09g | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.282mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 539kcal | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 9.097g | 20% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 59.24g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.608mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 199mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 176mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.013g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 5.87g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 59g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | 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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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.