Watermelon vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between watermelon and penne
- Watermelon has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, penne has more phosphorus, fiber, zinc, calcium, and iron.
- Penne's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 15% more.
- Watermelon is lower in saturated fat.
- Watermelon has a higher glycemic index than penne.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Watermelon, raw 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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1171.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +972.7% |
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 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
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +834.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2566.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +358.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2602.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +700% |
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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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 118mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 5.7g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.7g | 9% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 4g | 6% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 126kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 112mg | 122mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0% |
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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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20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.284g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals