Cereals vs Flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Cereals, farina, enriched, assorted brands including CREAM OF WHEAT, quick (1-3 minutes), dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 360
Flour —
Protein (g)
Cereals 11.6
Flour 0.918
Carbs (g)
Cereals 73.2
Flour 87.3
Fat (g)
Cereals 1.41
Flour 0.494
Fiber (g)
Cereals 4.20
Flour 4.83
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, farina, enriched, assorted brands including CREAM OF WHEAT, quick (1-3 minutes), dry — 11.6g vs 0.918g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals, farina, enriched, assorted brands including CREAM OF WHEAT, quick (1-3 minutes), dry 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 | Flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 360 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 11.1 g | 10.6 g | +5% |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 0.918 g | +1163% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.41 g | 0.494 g | +186% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.2 g | 87.3 g | -16% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.20 g | 4.83 g | -13% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.232 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.150 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.002 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.01 mg | 0.051 mg | +1869% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.563 mg | 0.068 mg | +734% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 13.7 mg | 0.600 mg | +2183% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.607 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.463 mg | 0.050 mg | +828% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 121 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 87.0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 23.1 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.330 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 711 mg | 74.6 mg | +854% |
| Iron, Fe | 33.4 mg | 3.99 mg | +737% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 45.0 mg | 33.6 mg | +34% |
| Phosphorus, P | 252 mg | 39.2 mg | +542% |
| Potassium, K | 153 mg | 198 mg | -23% |
| Sodium, Na | 124 mg | 13.1 mg | +848% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.32 mg | 0.410 mg | +222% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.203 mg | 0.077 mg | +165% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.30 mg | 0.395 mg | +228% |
| Selenium, Se | 20.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 357 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 359 kcal | |
| Energy | 1508 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 0.157 g | |
| Ash | 2.72 g | 0.715 g | +280% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | — | 7.66 g | |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | — | 6.27 g | |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | — | 1.39 g | |
| Beta-glucan | — | 0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.560 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.420 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.140 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 67.3 g | 79.7 g | -16% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | — | 2.53 ug | |
| Biotin | — | 0.519 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 34.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 182 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 1.06 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.202 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.141 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 0.139 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.627 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.590 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.590 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.036 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.036 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.002 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.002 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.110 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.217 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.418 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.851 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.295 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.185 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.164 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.565 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.171 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.519 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.460 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.254 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.371 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.537 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.11 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.457 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.81 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.602 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Niacin (Vitamin B3) +2183% in Cereals, farina, enriched, assorted brands including CREAM OF WHEAT, quick (1-3 minutes), dry Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +1869% in Cereals, farina, enriched, assorted brands including CREAM OF WHEAT, quick (1-3 minutes), dry Protein +1163% in Cereals, farina, enriched, assorted brands including CREAM OF WHEAT, quick (1-3 minutes), dry Calcium, Ca +854% in Cereals, farina, enriched, assorted brands including CREAM OF WHEAT, quick (1-3 minutes), dry
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