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Granola bars vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Granola bars and Penne

  • Penne contains less Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Granola bars.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Iron is 27% higher.
  • Penne contains 30 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Granola bars. Granola bars contain 12.05g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne contains 0.4g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Penne is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain 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 +268.8%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.4%
Contains more Zinc +84.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +268.8%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.4%
Contains more Zinc +84.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%

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 C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
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 C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +395%
Contains more Carbs +283.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Water +1756.4%
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +395%
Contains more Carbs +283.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Water +1756.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2912.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2912.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Penne Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 14.1g Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 5.7g Granola bars
Fats 19.8g 4g Granola bars
Carbs 64.4g 16.8g Granola bars
Calories 471kcal 126kcal Granola bars
Sugar 28.57g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 5.3g 2.7g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 89mg Penne
Iron 2.95mg 0.8mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 30mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 277mg 118mg Granola bars
Potassium 336mg 122mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 2.03mg 1.1mg Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Granola bars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 1.581mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.085mg Granola bars
Folate 23µg Granola bars
Vitamin K 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.2g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 1g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 0.4g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola bars 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
24%
Granola bars
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.