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Penne vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between penne and yolk

  • Penne has more fiber and magnesium, while yolk has more phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin A, iron, and zinc.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 358% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in yolk is lower.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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.
Penne
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Yolk
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.9%
Contains more IronIron +241.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%

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.
Penne
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Yolk
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +368%
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.2%
Contains more FatsFats +563.5%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
1
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1073.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +951%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Yolk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 12mg 1085mg 358%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 56µg 102%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Vitamin A 381µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 41%
Phosphorus 118mg 390mg 39%
Folate 146µg 37%
Fats 4g 26.54g 35%
Saturated fat 2.3g 9.551g 33%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 11.738g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 4.204g 25%
Iron 0.8mg 2.73mg 24%
Protein 5.7g 15.86g 20%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 15%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.3mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Calories 126kcal 322kcal 10%
Sodium 248mg 48mg 9%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Magnesium 30mg 5mg 6%
Calcium 89mg 129mg 4%
Carbs 16.8g 3.59g 4%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 14.1g 3.59g N/A
Potassium 122mg 109mg 0%
Sugar 1.9g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Penne
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1073mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.