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Kellogg's Special K vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kellogg's Special K and Penne

  • Kellogg's Special K has more Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D, however, Penne is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Iron 340% more than Penne.
  • Penne has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K 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 +3400%
Contains more Calcium +287%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Potassium +130.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Calcium +287%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Potassium +130.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%

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 101% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1487% 968% 2425% 1%
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 Protein +212.1%
Contains more Carbs +336.9%
Contains more Other +265.5%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Water +2313.3%
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 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 +212.1%
Contains more Carbs +336.9%
Contains more Other +265.5%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Water +2313.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Penne Opinion
Net carbs 72g 14.1g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 5.7g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 4g Penne
Carbs 73.4g 16.8g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 126kcal Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 1.4g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 23mg 89mg Penne
Iron 28mg 0.8mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 48mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 53mg 122mg Penne
Sodium 667mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.69mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Selenium 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B6 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2.3g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.4g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K 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
575%
Kellogg's Special K
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K 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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.