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Penne vs. Grape-Nuts Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Penne and Grape-Nuts Cereal

  • Penne is richer in Calcium, yet Grape-Nuts Cereal is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Grape-Nuts Cereal is 340% higher.
  • Penne contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Grape-Nuts Cereal. Penne contains 2.3g of Saturated Fat, while Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 0.34g.

Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal.

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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 Calcium +178.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +313.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.8%
Contains more Potassium +227.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Contains more Calcium +178.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +313.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.8%
Contains more Potassium +227.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Water +1968.6%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Carbs +379.1%
Contains more Other +170.9%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Water +1968.6%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Carbs +379.1%
Contains more Other +170.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Grape-Nuts Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Grape-Nuts Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 67.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 5.7g 11.22g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 4g 1.81g Penne
Carbs 16.8g 80.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calories 126kcal 361kcal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sugar 1.9g 8.86g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 13g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 89mg 32mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 28mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 30mg 124mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 118mg 467mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Potassium 122mg 400mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 248mg 465mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 2.07mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.34mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Manganese 3.236mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.65mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.12mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.872mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.86mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Folate 345µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.3g 0.34g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 0.21g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.78g Grape-Nuts Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Penne Grape-Nuts Cereal
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
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Penne
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.