Cereal vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between cereal and penne
- Cereal is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C, yet penne is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cereal is 416% higher.
- Penne contains less sodium.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than cereal.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 IronIron | +4157.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +590.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +790% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +417% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +270.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1815.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +390.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 524% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 460% | |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.8mg | 416% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 298% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 185% | |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 90% | |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 1.1mg | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 795mg | 248mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 16.8g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 126kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 118mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 4g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 6.06g | 5.7g | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
371%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.