Cream of Wheat vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cream of Wheat and Penne
- Cream of Wheat has more Iron, however, Penne is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 52% more than Penne.
- Cream of Wheat has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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.
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Iron
+520%
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Sodium
-58.9%
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Calcium
+39.1%
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Magnesium
+400%
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Phosphorus
+555.6%
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Potassium
+510%
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Zinc
+547.1%
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Iron
+520%
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Sodium
-58.9%
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Calcium
+39.1%
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Magnesium
+400%
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Phosphorus
+555.6%
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Potassium
+510%
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Zinc
+547.1%
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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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+16.6%
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Protein
+209.8%
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Fats
+1566.7%
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Carbs
+28.4%
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+150%
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
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Water
+16.6%
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Protein
+209.8%
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Fats
+1566.7%
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Carbs
+28.4%
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+150%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2930.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+198.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2930.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+198.5%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 62kcal | 126kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.043mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 232µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg |
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| Folate | 62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.4g |
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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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat 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.