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Bran cereal vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bran cereal and Penne?

  • Bran cereal is richer than Penne in Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin D, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 210% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bran cereal is lower.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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.
Contains more Calcium +337.1%
Contains more Iron +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +1106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +874.6%
Contains more Potassium +736.1%
Contains more Zinc +1027.3%
Equal in Sodium - 248
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +337.1%
Contains more Iron +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +1106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +874.6%
Contains more Potassium +736.1%
Contains more Zinc +1027.3%
Equal in Sodium - 248

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
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.5%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +341.9%
Contains more Other +409.1%
Contains more Water +3315.1%
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 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 +130.5%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +341.9%
Contains more Other +409.1%
Contains more Water +3315.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Penne Opinion
Net carbs 44.94g 14.1g Bran cereal
Protein 13.14g 5.7g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 4g Bran cereal
Carbs 74.24g 16.8g Bran cereal
Calories 259kcal 126kcal Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 29.3g 2.7g Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 89mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 0.8mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 30mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 118mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 122mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 12.4mg 1.1mg Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 1747IU 0IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 0IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 20mg 0mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 2.3g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 0.4g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal 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
664%
Bran cereal
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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