Penne vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and graham cracker different?
- Graham cracker has more iron, phosphorus, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat than penne.
- Daily need coverage for iron for graham cracker is 37% higher.
- Penne has less sodium.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index (43) than graham cracker (74).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +15.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +372.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 1.019mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.78mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 5.388g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 24% | |
| Folate | 91µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 22% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 77.66g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 19% | |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 430kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Fats | 4g | 10.6g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 185mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 459mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 2.509g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 1.633g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 6.69g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.9mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2035.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +362.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.9% |
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1247% |
