Penne vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and granola bars
- Penne contains less iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, zinc, potassium, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat than granola bars.
- Granola bars' daily need coverage for iron is 27% higher.
- The amount of sugar in penne is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.
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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 | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.7% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1756.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +395% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
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
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +338% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2912.5% |
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Saturated fat
~2.37g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 12.05g | 78% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 77% | |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 44% | |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.95mg | 27% |
| Fats | 4g | 19.8g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 277mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 471kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 97mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 64.4g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 10.1g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 4.38g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.03mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 336mg | 6% |
| Choline | 22mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 294mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 28.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 2.37g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0% |
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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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)