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General Mills Trix Cereal vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between General Mills Trix Cereal and Penne

  • General Mills Trix Cereal is richer than Penne in Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from General Mills Trix Cereal is 201% higher.
  • Penne contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TRIX 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 Calcium +251.7%
Contains more Iron +2011.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains more Zinc +1181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 94% 634% 18% 81% 15% 66% 385% 39% 0% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +251.7%
Contains more Iron +2011.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains more Zinc +1181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%

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 141% 10% 93% 63% 400% 437% 353% 0% 504% 282% 587% 4%
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 +413%
Contains more Other +193.6%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Water +3730.7%
Equal in Fats - 4
5% 4% 86% 2% 3%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 3.79 g
Carbs: 86.19 g
Water: 1.89 g
Other: 3.23 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 +413%
Contains more Other +193.6%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Water +3730.7%
Equal in Fats - 4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.5%
14% 49% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Trix Cereal Penne Opinion
Net carbs 82.29g 14.1g General Mills Trix Cereal
Protein 4.9g 5.7g Penne
Fats 3.79g 4g Penne
Carbs 86.19g 16.8g General Mills Trix Cereal
Calories 384kcal 126kcal General Mills Trix Cereal
Sugar 32g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 3.9g 2.7g General Mills Trix Cereal
Calcium 313mg 89mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Iron 16.89mg 0.8mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Magnesium 25mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 188mg 118mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Potassium 162mg 122mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Sodium 500mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 14.1mg 1.1mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Copper 0.117mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin A 2344IU 0IU General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 669µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.5mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin D 125IU 0IU General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.1µg 0µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.6mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.89mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B3 18.79mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.18mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Folate 375µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B12 4.69µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin K 1.3µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g General Mills Trix Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2.3g General Mills Trix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.79g 1g General Mills Trix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 0.4g General Mills Trix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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General Mills Trix 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
239%
General Mills Trix Cereal
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
136%
General Mills Trix Cereal
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix 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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