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 68
Cereals ready-to-eat 333
Protein (g)
Cereals 2.37
Cereals ready-to-eat 7.41
Carbs (g)
Cereals 11.7
Cereals ready-to-eat 84.0
Fat (g)
Cereals 1.36
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.70
Fiber (g)
Cereals 1.70
Cereals ready-to-eat 18.5
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals ready-to-eat, BARBARA'S PUFFINS, original — 7.41g vs 2.37g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) — 68 vs 333 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 | 68 kcal | 333 kcal | -80% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 84.0 g | 3.59 g | +2241% |
| Protein | 2.37 g | 7.41 g | -68% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.36 g | 3.70 g | -63% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.7 g | 84.0 g | -86% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.70 g | 18.5 g | -91% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.226 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.391 g | 2.24 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 55.6 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.260 mg | 0.111 mg | +134% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.215 mg | 0.068 mg | +216% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.03 mg | 1.90 mg | +59% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.317 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.290 mg | 0.243 mg | +19% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 44.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +132% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 39.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 4.70 mg | 14.9 mg | -68% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 130 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.070 mg | 0.890 mg | -92% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 80.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +14% |
| Iron, Fe | 5.96 mg | 1.33 mg | +348% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 107 mg | -76% |
| Phosphorus, P | 77.0 mg | 126 mg | -39% |
| Potassium, K | 61.0 mg | 315 mg | -81% |
| Sodium, Na | 49.0 mg | 704 mg | -93% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.620 mg | 1.28 mg | -52% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.066 mg | 0.301 mg | -78% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.558 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 5.00 ug | 16.7 ug | -70% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 283 kj | 1395 kj | -80% |
| Ash | 0.560 g | 1.30 g | -57% |
| Total Sugars | 0.460 g | 18.5 g | -98% |
| Sucrose | 0.290 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0.160 g | — | |
| Starch | 10.4 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 19.0 ug | -74% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 71.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +274% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 130 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 433 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 775 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.180 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.400 ug | 0.700 ug | -43% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| 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 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.202 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.006 g | -67% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.379 g | 2.21 g | -83% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.018 g | -56% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.426 g | 1.07 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.411 g | 1.02 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.012 g | 0.041 g | -71% |
| 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) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.083 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.105 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.200 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.135 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.086 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.130 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.085 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.151 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.177 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.057 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.120 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.272 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.578 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.140 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.101 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.137 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
Iron, Fe +348% in Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +216% in Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +134% in Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) Biotin (Vitamin B7) +132% in Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)
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