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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 for iron, 340% more than penne.
  • Penne has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of kellogg's Special K is higher.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Penne
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +3400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.8%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 227% 167% 306% 50% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Penne
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Penne
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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 ProteinProtein +212.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +336.9%
Contains more OtherOther +265.5%
Contains more FatsFats +123.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2313.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 27% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
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 -82.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +233.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.4g

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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 808%
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 495%
Iron 28mg 0.8mg 340%
Folate 1290µg 323%
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 147%
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 141%
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 141%
Vitamin E 15.3mg 102%
Selenium 54.9µg 100%
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg 76%
Vitamin A 500µg 56%
Protein 17.79g 5.7g 24%
Copper 0.179mg 20%
Carbs 73.4g 16.8g 19%
Sodium 667mg 248mg 18%
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Calories 377kcal 126kcal 13%
Phosphorus 48mg 118mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.4g 2.3g 9%
Calcium 23mg 89mg 7%
Fiber 1.4g 2.7g 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.1mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 30mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Fats 1.79g 4g 3%
Potassium 53mg 122mg 2%
Choline 11mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 1g 2%
Net carbs 72g 14.1g N/A
Sugar 12.69g 1.9g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.4g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Penne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
532%
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.