Penne vs. Kellogg's Froot Loops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and kellogg's Froot Loops?
- Penne is richer in calcium and phosphorus, yet kellogg's Froot Loops are richer in iron, vitamin C, zinc, fiber, and vitamin D.
- Kellogg's Froot Loops' daily need coverage for iron is 184% higher.
- Penne has 9 times more calcium than kellogg's Froot Loops. Penne has 89mg of calcium, while kellogg's Froot Loops have 10mg.
- Penne contains less sodium.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than kellogg's Froot Loops.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS 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 | +790% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
3.4 g
Carbs:
88 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2796% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +423.8% |
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Protein
~5.3g
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
1.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.9 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 5.2µg | 217% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 15.5mg | 184% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.72mg | 132% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.47mg | 113% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 17.2mg | 108% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.29mg | 108% | |
| Folate | 345µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 52mg | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 501µg | 56% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 5.2mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 9.3g | 26% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 88g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.5µg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 138IU | 17% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 375kcal | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 469mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.347mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Choline | 10.5mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 5.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 4g | 3.4g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 78.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 117mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 41.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.245mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 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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209%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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99%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Froot Loops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Froot Loops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Froot Loops is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Froot Loops is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)