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Popcorn vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Popcorn and Penne

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Penne is richer in Calcium.
  • Popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 47% more than Penne.
  • Penne has 6 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Popcorn. Popcorn has 2.318g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne has 0.4g.
  • Popcorn contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Penne
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.7%
Contains more IronIron +298.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1171.4%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Popcorn
10
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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Penne
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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 ProteinProtein +127%
Contains more FatsFats +13.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +363%
Contains more OtherOther +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2080.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +479.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Penne Opinion
Calories 387kcal 126kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 5.7g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 4g Popcorn
Net carbs 63.28g 14.1g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 16.8g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 30mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 89mg Penne
Potassium 329mg 122mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 0.8mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 1.9g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 2.7g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.1mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 118mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 248mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.2g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.3g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.4g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Penne
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
16%
Popcorn
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.663g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.