Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals ready-to-eat, chocolate-flavored frosted puffed corn is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 363
Cereals ready-to-eat 405
Protein (g)
Cereals 8.98
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.34
Carbs (g)
Cereals 73.0
Cereals ready-to-eat 87.2
Fat (g)
Cereals 5.46
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.50
Fiber (g)
Cereals 4.20
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.80
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, cheddar cheese flavor, dry — 8.98g vs 3.34g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, cheddar cheese flavor, dry — 363 vs 405 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals ready-to-eat, chocolate-flavored frosted puffed corn 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 | 363 kcal | 405 kcal | -10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.71 g | 3.42 g | +96% |
| Protein | 8.98 g | 3.34 g | +169% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.46 g | 3.50 g | +56% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.0 g | 87.2 g | -16% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.20 g | 3.80 g | +11% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.33 g | 0.961 g | +38% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.88 g | 2.08 g | +39% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 52.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.740 mg | 1.32 mg | -44% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.670 mg | 1.50 mg | -55% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.90 mg | 17.6 mg | -55% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.277 mg | 0.101 mg | +174% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.170 mg | 1.76 mg | -90% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 168 ug | 353 ug | -52% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 154 ug | 334 ug | -54% |
| Choline, total | 14.5 mg | 4.50 mg | +222% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.500 ug | 5.29 ug | -91% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.00 ug | 1324 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.110 mg | 0.110 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 418 mg | 70.0 mg | +497% |
| Iron, Fe | 30.4 mg | 15.9 mg | +91% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 36.0 mg | -28% |
| Phosphorus, P | 80.0 mg | 141 mg | -43% |
| Potassium, K | 132 mg | 176 mg | -25% |
| Sodium, Na | 1644 mg | 534 mg | +208% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.420 mg | 0.560 mg | -25% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.031 mg | 0.240 mg | -87% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.136 mg | 0.246 mg | -45% |
| Selenium, Se | 16.6 ug | 6.50 ug | +155% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1519 kj | 1695 kj | -10% |
| Ash | 5.89 g | 2.25 g | +162% |
| Total Sugars | 2.76 g | 43.7 g | -94% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 14.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -26% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 276 ug | 587 ug | -53% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 5.29 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 3.00 ug | 1324 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 16.0 IU | 4409 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 2.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 ug | 0.600 ug | -17% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.050 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.025 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.013 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.029 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.026 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.161 g | 0.001 g | +16000% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.726 g | 0.494 g | +47% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.253 g | 0.458 g | -45% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.150 g | 0.001 g | +14900% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.66 g | 2.08 g | +28% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.05 g | 0.231 g | +355% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.981 g | 0.225 g | +336% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.068 g | 0.008 g | +750% |
| 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 | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 4.00 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 136 mg | -100% |
* 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
Calcium, Ca +497% in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, cheddar cheese flavor, dry Choline, total +222% in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, cheddar cheese flavor, dry Sodium, Na +208% in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, cheddar cheese flavor, dry Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +174% in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, cheddar cheese flavor, dry
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