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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Penne

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is higher in Iron, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C, yet Penne is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 324% more than Penne.
  • The amount of Sodium in Penne is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES 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 Iron +3237.5%
Contains more Calcium +2866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +3237.5%
Contains more Calcium +2866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%

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 94% 2% 141% 81% 476% 400% 519% 13% 825% 287% 1013% 1%
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 Carbs +431%
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Water +1632.1%
Contains more Other +12.2%
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 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 Carbs +431%
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Water +1632.1%
Contains more Other +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.4%
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Penne Opinion
Net carbs 87g 14.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 5.7g Penne
Fats 1.68g 4g Penne
Carbs 89.2g 16.8g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 369kcal 126kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 2.2g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 3mg 89mg Penne
Iron 26.7mg 0.8mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 47mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 76mg 122mg Penne
Sodium 468mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.15mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.039mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.055mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Selenium 3.3µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 1559IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 450µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.903mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Tryptophan 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Threonine 0.13mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Isoleucine 0.149mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Leucine 0.633mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Methionine 0.065mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.223mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Valine 0.195mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Histidine 0.112mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.451g 2.3g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.4g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes 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
321%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.849g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.