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Pomegranate vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pomegranate and Penne

  • Pomegranate has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Penne has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Penne's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 12% more.
  • Pomegranate is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pomegranates, raw and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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 Potassium +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +790%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.8%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +790%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.8%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%

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.
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Penne
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Fats +241.9%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Equal in Water - 72.4
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Fats +241.9%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Equal in Water - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +975.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.3%
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +975.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Penne Opinion
Net carbs 14.7g 14.1g Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 5.7g Penne
Fats 1.17g 4g Penne
Carbs 18.7g 16.8g Pomegranate
Calories 83kcal 126kcal Penne
Sugar 13.67g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 4g 2.7g Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 89mg Penne
Iron 0.3mg 0.8mg Penne
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 36mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 236mg 122mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 248mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.158mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 0mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Pomegranate
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g 2.3g Pomegranate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.4g Penne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Penne
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
16%
Pomegranate
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.