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Rice cakes vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Penne different?

  • Rice cakes are richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne is higher in Calcium.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Phosphorus 37% more than Penne.
  • Rice cakes contain 5 times more Magnesium than Penne. Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, while Penne contains 30mg.
  • Rice cakes are lower in Sodium.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +403.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +222%
Contains more Potassium +145.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +403.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +222%
Contains more Potassium +145.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%

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.
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Penne
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +376.8%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Water +1127.1%
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +376.8%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Water +1127.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice cakes Penne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Rice cakes Penne Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 14.1g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 5.7g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 4g Penne
Carbs 80.1g 16.8g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 126kcal Rice cakes
Sugar 1.9g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 2.7g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 89mg Penne
Iron 1.14mg 0.8mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 30mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 118mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 122mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 248mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.1mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Rice cakes
Folate 21µg Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.2g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.3g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 1g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.4g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
25%
Rice cakes
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.