Potato vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and penne different?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin C and potassium, while penne is higher in phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Potatoes cover your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than penne.
- Potatoes contain 3 times more potassium than penne. Potatoes contain 425mg of potassium, while penne contains 122mg.
- Potatoes are lower in sodium.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index (86) than penne (43).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +248.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 | +178% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4344.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~16.8g
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Water
~72.4g
~equal in
Other
~1.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +852.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 118mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 122mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 5.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Fats | 0.09g | 4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 126kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 16.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.275g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.