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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +395% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1756.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +338% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2912.5% |
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Saturated fat
~2.3g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 0.4g | 78% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 77% | |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 44% | |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.95mg | 0.8mg | 27% |
| Fats | 19.8g | 4g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 118mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 471kcal | 126kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 30mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 16.8g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 2.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 10.1g | 5.7g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 1g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 336mg | 122mg | 6% |
| Choline | 22mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 248mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 2.3g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0% |
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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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)