Penne vs. Kellogg's Corn Flakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and kellogg's Corn Flakes?
- Penne is richer in calcium and monounsaturated fat, yet kellogg's Corn Flakes are richer in iron, vitamin D, and vitamin C.
- Kellogg's Corn Flakes' daily need coverage for iron is 351% higher.
- Penne has 20 times more saturated fat than kellogg's Corn Flakes. Penne has 2.3g of saturated fat, while kellogg's Corn Flakes have 0.116g.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than kellogg's Corn Flakes.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes types in this comparison.
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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 | +1680% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3512.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
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:
7.5 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
84.1 g
Water:
3.76 g
Other:
4.24 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1825.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +400.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +285.5% |
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
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.196 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1392.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 28.9mg | 351% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.79mg | 138% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.52mg | 117% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 17.9mg | 112% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.34mg | 112% | |
| Folate | 357µg | 89% | |
| Vitamin A | 490µg | 54% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 84.1g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 729mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 143IU | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.6µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 15% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 357kcal | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.116g | 10% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 5mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.168mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 4g | 0.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.229mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 7.5g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 102mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.067g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.196g | 1% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 80.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 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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203%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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143%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)