White bread vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between white bread and penne
- White bread is higher than penne in iron, calcium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- White bread covers your daily iron needs 35% more than penne.
- White bread contains 4 times more polyunsaturated fat than penne. While white bread contains 1.602g of polyunsaturated fat, penne contains only 0.4g.
- The amount of sugar in penne is lower.
- The glycemic index of penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 CalciumCalcium | +61.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.4% |
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 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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 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 | -69.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 44% | |
| Selenium | 22µg | 40% | |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 0.8mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 30% | |
| Folate | 111µg | 28% | |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 19% | |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Sodium | 490mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 16.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.4g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 2.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 126kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 5.7g | 6% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 1g | 1% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 122mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.602g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)