Kellogg's Special K vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kellogg's Special K and penne
- Kellogg's Special K has more iron, vitamin C, protein, carbs, and vitamin D*; however, penne is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and fiber.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need for iron 340% more than penne.
- Penne has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of kellogg's Special K is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +3400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +287% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 808% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 495% | |
| Iron | 28mg | 0.8mg | 340% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 323% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 147% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 141% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 141% | |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 102% | |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 100% | |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 0mg | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 56% | |
| Protein | 17.79g | 5.7g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 20% | |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 16.8g | 19% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 248mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D* | 134 IU | 0 IU | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 126kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 118mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 4g | 3% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 1g | 2% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.7g | 4.5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 212kcal | 221kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 27g | 79g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 0.61 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 72g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.4g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2313.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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 | -82.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.4g
