Penne vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Penne and Kix Cereal
- Kix Cereal is richer than Penne in Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Kix Cereal is 390% higher.
- Penne contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Kix Cereal. Penne contains 2.3g of Saturated Fat, while Kix Cereal contains 0.576g.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX.
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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.
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Sodium
-58.4%
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Calcium
+540.4%
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Iron
+3900%
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Magnesium
+70%
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Phosphorus
+60.2%
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Potassium
+82.8%
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Zinc
+1483.6%
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-58.4%
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Calcium
+540.4%
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Iron
+3900%
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Magnesium
+70%
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Phosphorus
+60.2%
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Potassium
+82.8%
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Zinc
+1483.6%
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+15.6%
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Water
+2495%
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Protein
+34.9%
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Carbs
+393%
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Other
+194.5%
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
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+15.6%
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Water
+2495%
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Protein
+34.9%
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Carbs
+393%
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+194.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-75%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+219.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.99
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.277 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+219.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.99
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.1g | 74.02g |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 7.69g |
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| Fats | 4g | 3.46g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 82.82g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 357kcal |
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| Starch | 58.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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| Sugar | 1.9g | 9.76g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 8.8g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 570mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 189mg |
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| Potassium | 122mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 248mg | 596mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 17.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 1.13mg |
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| Selenium | 8.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3078IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 879µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 133IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 25.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.955mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 24.25mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.522mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.3mg |
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| Folate | 787µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.062mg |
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| Threonine | 0.279mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.971mg |
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| Lysine | 0.176mg |
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| Methionine | 0.134mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg |
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| Histidine | 0.186mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 0.025g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 0.576g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 0.99g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.277g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g |
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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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304%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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230%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)