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.
- The glycemic index of penne 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1106.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +736.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1027.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +874.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +341.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +409.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3315.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 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 | -52.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 12mg | 923% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.8µg | 783% | |
| Folate | 1310µg | 328% | |
| Manganese | 7.41mg | 322% | |
| Iron | 17.6mg | 0.8mg | 210% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.71mg | 208% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.27mg | 189% | |
| Phosphorus | 1150mg | 118mg | 147% |
| Copper | 1.04mg | 116% | |
| Fiber | 29.3g | 2.7g | 106% |
| Zinc | 12.4mg | 1.1mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.8mg | 93% | |
| Magnesium | 362mg | 30mg | 79% |
| Vitamin A | 522µg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 389mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1020mg | 122mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 4.3µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.06mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 170IU | 0IU | 21% |
| Carbs | 74.24g | 16.8g | 19% |
| Selenium | 9.4µg | 17% | |
| Protein | 13.14g | 5.7g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | 0.4g | 11% |
| Starch | 21.8g | 9% | |
| Choline | 49.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 126kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Fats | 4.9g | 4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.94g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.69g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 258mg | 248mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.89g | 1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.36g | 0% |
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
616%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)