Ricotta vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ricotta and Penne
- Ricotta has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Penne has more Fiber, and Iron.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 30% more.
- Ricotta has 4 times more Cholesterol than Penne. Ricotta has 51mg of Cholesterol, while Penne has 12mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
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Calcium
+132.6%
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Phosphorus
+33.9%
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Sodium
-66.1%
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Iron
+110.5%
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Magnesium
+172.7%
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Potassium
+16.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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Calcium
+132.6%
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Phosphorus
+33.9%
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Sodium
-66.1%
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Iron
+110.5%
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Magnesium
+172.7%
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Potassium
+16.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+97.5%
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Fats
+224.5%
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Carbs
+452.6%
Equal in Water - 72.4
Equal in Other - 1.1
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Protein
+97.5%
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Fats
+224.5%
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Carbs
+452.6%
Equal in Water - 72.4
Equal in Other - 1.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+262.7%
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Saturated Fat
-72.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4
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Monounsaturated Fat
+262.7%
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Saturated Fat
-72.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.04g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 12.98g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 174kcal | 126kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 207mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 84mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.021mg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 445IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 120µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.295g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.627g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.4g |
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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
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.995g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $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.