Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Apple and Cinnamon, reduced sugar is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 358
Cereals ready-to-eat 388
Protein (g)
Cereals 10.3
Cereals ready-to-eat 9.50
Carbs (g)
Cereals 72.2
Cereals ready-to-eat 73.8
Fat (g)
Cereals 5.64
Cereals ready-to-eat 6.30
Fiber (g)
Cereals 9.70
Cereals ready-to-eat 8.50
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Apple and Cinnamon, reduced sugar — 10.3g vs 9.50g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Apple and Cinnamon, reduced sugar — 358 vs 388 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Apple and Cinnamon, reduced sugar 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 | 358 kcal | 388 kcal | -8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.94 g | 1.90 g | +318% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 9.50 g | +8% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.64 g | 6.30 g | -10% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 72.2 g | 73.8 g | -2% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.70 g | 8.50 g | +14% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.03 g | 0.711 g | +44% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.96 g | 3.20 g | -39% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.30 mg | 0.600 mg | +117% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.07 mg | 0.320 mg | +233% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.21 mg | 0.550 mg | +119% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 14.2 mg | 1.80 mg | +689% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.42 mg | 0.100 mg | +1320% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 284 ug | 16.0 ug | +1675% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 23.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0.290 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 1.00 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.490 mg | 1.16 mg | -58% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 355 mg | 173 mg | +105% |
| Iron, Fe | 12.8 mg | 2.78 mg | +359% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 104 mg | 317 mg | -67% |
| Phosphorus, P | 357 mg | 337 mg | +6% |
| Potassium, K | 389 mg | 494 mg | -21% |
| Sodium, Na | 535 mg | 8.00 mg | +6588% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.39 mg | 1.92 mg | +24% |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.407 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 17.3 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1498 kj | 1623 kj | -8% |
| Ash | 3.95 g | 8.50 g | -54% |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | 23.2 g | -23% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 16.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 16.0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 1.00 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3549 IU | 6.00 IU | +59050% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 130 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 3.80 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.014 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 0.567 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.095 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.023 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 3.16 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.64 g | 1.66 g | -1% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 1.55 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.092 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.002 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic 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 | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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
Sodium, Na +6588% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Apple and Cinnamon, reduced sugar Biotin (Vitamin B7) +1675% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Apple and Cinnamon, reduced sugar Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +1320% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Apple and Cinnamon, reduced sugar Niacin (Vitamin B3) +689% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Apple and Cinnamon, reduced sugar
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