Penne vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between penne and cream of Wheat
- Penne has more phosphorus, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat; however, cream of Wheat is higher in iron.
- Cream of Wheat covers your daily need for iron, 52% more than penne.
- Penne has 61 times more saturated fat than cream of Wheat. While penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, cream of Wheat has only 0.038g.
- The glycemic index of cream of Wheat is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +510% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +547.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +555.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +520% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.9% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +209.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1566.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2930.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 4.96mg | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 19% | |
| Folate | 62µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 18mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.038g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 1.84g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 102mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.24g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 62kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.134g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.033g | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 13.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 12.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% |
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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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat 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.