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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, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 358% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yolk is lower.

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
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8
Yolk
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Calcium +44.9%
Contains more Iron +241.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Calcium +44.9%
Contains more Iron +241.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%

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
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11
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
2
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3
Yolk
Contains more Carbs +368%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Protein +178.2%
Contains more Fats +563.5%
Contains more Other +54.5%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
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 Carbs +368%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Protein +178.2%
Contains more Fats +563.5%
Contains more Other +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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2
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1073.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +951%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1073.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 3.59g Penne
Protein 5.7g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 4g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 16.8g 3.59g Penne
Calories 126kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 1.9g 0.56g Yolk
Fiber 2.7g 0g Penne
Calcium 89mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.8mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 30mg 5mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 122mg 109mg Penne
Sodium 248mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 1.1mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 0IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg Yolk
Vitamin B5 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 12mg 1085mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Yolk
Saturated Fat 2.3g 9.551g Penne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
90%
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.