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Tilsit cheese vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tilsit cheese and penne?

  • Tilsit cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, yet penne is higher in fiber and iron.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in penne is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, tilsit and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +686.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +247.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%

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.
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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Penne
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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 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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
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~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 +328.2%
Contains more FatsFats +549.5%
Contains more OtherOther +342.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +793.6%
Contains more WaterWater +68.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +613.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Penne DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 88%
Saturated fat 16.775g 2.3g 66%
Calcium 700mg 89mg 61%
Phosphorus 500mg 118mg 55%
Protein 24.41g 5.7g 37%
Fats 25.98g 4g 34%
Cholesterol 102mg 12mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 28%
Vitamin A 249µg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.1mg 22%
Sodium 753mg 248mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 1g 15%
Calories 340kcal 126kcal 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 7%
Iron 0.23mg 0.8mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 5%
Folate 20µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 5%
Carbs 1.88g 16.8g 5%
Magnesium 13mg 30mg 4%
Copper 0.026mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.4g 2%
Potassium 65mg 122mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 14.1g N/A
Sugar 1.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.