Grape-Nuts Cereal vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between grape-Nuts Cereal and penne
- Grape-Nuts Cereal is richer in iron, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and potassium, yet penne is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for grape-Nuts Cereal is 340% higher.
- Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 5 times more fiber than penne. Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 13g of fiber, while penne contains 2.7g.
- Penne contains less sugar.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than grape-Nuts Cereal.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal 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 | +313.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
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 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:
11.22 g
Fats:
1.81 g
Carbs:
80.49 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +379.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1968.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.78 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +376.2% |
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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| Iron | 28mg | 0.8mg | 340% |
| Manganese | 3.236mg | 141% | |
| Folate | 345µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.86mg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.62mg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.65mg | 54% | |
| Phosphorus | 467mg | 118mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 13g | 2.7g | 41% |
| Copper | 0.34mg | 38% | |
| Magnesium | 124mg | 30mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 80.49g | 16.8g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.872mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 17% | |
| Calories | 361kcal | 126kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 11.22g | 5.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.34g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 248mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.07mg | 1.1mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 122mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Choline | 31.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.81g | 4g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.78g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.21g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.49g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.86g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)