Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals ready-to-eat, BARBARA'S PUFFINS, original is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 371
Cereals ready-to-eat 333
Protein (g)
Cereals 8.80
Cereals ready-to-eat 7.41
Carbs (g)
Cereals 79.6
Cereals ready-to-eat 84.0
Fat (g)
Cereals 1.20
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.70
Fiber (g)
Cereals 1.60
Cereals ready-to-eat 18.5
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry — 8.80g vs 7.41g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals ready-to-eat, BARBARA'S PUFFINS, original — 333 vs 371 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals ready-to-eat, BARBARA'S PUFFINS, original scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Cereals | Cereals ready-to-eat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 371 kcal | 333 kcal | +11% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.0 g | 3.59 g | +179% |
| Protein | 8.80 g | 7.41 g | +19% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.20 g | 3.70 g | -68% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 79.6 g | 84.0 g | -5% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.60 g | 18.5 g | -91% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.155 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.300 g | 2.24 g | -87% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 55.6 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.130 mg | 0.111 mg | +17% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.040 mg | 0.068 mg | -41% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.20 mg | 1.90 mg | -37% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.485 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.147 mg | 0.243 mg | -40% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 19.0 ug | -74% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 14.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 97.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 63.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.890 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 2.00 mg | 70.0 mg | -97% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.00 mg | 1.33 mg | -25% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 mg | 107 mg | -75% |
| Phosphorus, P | 73.0 mg | 126 mg | -42% |
| Potassium, K | 137 mg | 315 mg | -57% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 704 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.410 mg | 1.28 mg | -68% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.075 mg | 0.301 mg | -75% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.106 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.0 ug | 16.7 ug | +2% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1552 kj | 1395 kj | +11% |
| Ash | 0.400 g | 1.30 g | -69% |
| Total Sugars | 0.640 g | 18.5 g | -97% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 19.0 ug | -74% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 19.0 ug | -74% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 214 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 1355 ug | 775 ug | +75% |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.300 ug | 0.700 ug | -57% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.135 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.006 g | -33% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.296 g | 2.21 g | -87% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.018 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.516 g | 1.07 g | -52% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.502 g | 1.02 g | -51% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.015 g | 0.041 g | -63% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.062 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.330 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.314 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.08 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.247 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.184 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.158 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.431 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.357 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.444 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.437 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.268 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.656 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.610 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.65 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.360 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.765 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.417 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry Sodium, Na -100% in Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry Calcium, Ca -97% in Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry Fiber, total dietary -91% in Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry
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