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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between raisin Bran Cereal and penne

  • The amount of iron, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin A, and potassium in raisin Bran Cereal is higher than in penne.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal covers your daily iron needs 181% more than penne.
  • Penne contains less sodium.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of raisin Bran Cereal is 61, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
Penne
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +353.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.5%
Contains more IronIron +1806.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +478.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 84% 3.6% 38% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
Penne
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
Penne
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6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378.4%
Contains more OtherOther +139.1%
Contains more FatsFats +113.9%
Contains more WaterWater +865.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 21% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 g
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Penne DV% diff.
Iron 15.25mg 0.8mg 181%
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 105%
Folate 339µg 85%
Selenium 38.6µg 70%
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 65%
Copper 0.508mg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 53%
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 53%
Zinc 6.36mg 1.1mg 48%
Phosphorus 339mg 118mg 32%
Fiber 10.2g 2.7g 30%
Vitamin A 253µg 28%
Magnesium 136mg 30mg 25%
Carbs 80.37g 16.8g 21%
Vitamin D 2.5µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin D 102IU 0IU 13%
Potassium 546mg 122mg 12%
Calories 342kcal 126kcal 11%
Saturated fat 0.424g 2.3g 9%
Sodium 466mg 248mg 9%
Calcium 33mg 89mg 6%
Protein 7.63g 5.7g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Choline 24.1mg 4%
Fats 1.87g 4g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 0.4g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.357g 1g 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 70.17g 14.1g N/A
Sugar 33.04g 1.9g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Raisin Bran Cereal Penne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.876g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.