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.
- Popcorn has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of popcorn is 62, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.5% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.113mg | 48% | |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 2.7g | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 118mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.8mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 29% | |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 30mg | 27% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 22% | |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 16.8g | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 1.1mg | 18% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 5.7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 126kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 0.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 248mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Folate | 31µg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 2.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 329mg | 122mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 4.54g | 4g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.663g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)