Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 368
Cereals ready-to-eat 405
Protein (g)
Cereals 8.97
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.34
Carbs (g)
Cereals 75.7
Cereals ready-to-eat 87.2
Fat (g)
Cereals 4.85
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.50
Fiber (g)
Cereals 6.70
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.80
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry — 8.97g vs 3.34g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry — 368 vs 405 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, 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 | Cereals ready-to-eat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 368 kcal | 405 kcal | -9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.77 g | 3.42 g | +98% |
| Protein | 8.97 g | 3.34 g | +169% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.85 g | 3.50 g | +39% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 75.7 g | 87.2 g | -13% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.70 g | 3.80 g | +76% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.900 g | 0.961 g | -6% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.73 g | 2.08 g | -17% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.900 mg | 52.9 mg | -98% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.980 mg | 1.32 mg | -26% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.00 mg | 1.50 mg | -33% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 11.3 mg | 17.6 mg | -36% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.101 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.14 mg | 1.76 mg | -35% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 247 ug | 353 ug | -30% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 334 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 4.50 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 5.29 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 1324 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.440 mg | 0.110 mg | +300% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 277 mg | 70.0 mg | +296% |
| Iron, Fe | 10.1 mg | 15.9 mg | -37% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 92.0 mg | 36.0 mg | +156% |
| Phosphorus, P | 315 mg | 141 mg | +123% |
| Potassium, K | 287 mg | 176 mg | +63% |
| Sodium, Na | 700 mg | 534 mg | +31% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.07 mg | 0.560 mg | +270% |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.240 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.246 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 6.50 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1541 kj | 1695 kj | -9% |
| Ash | 3.72 g | 2.25 g | +65% |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | 43.7 g | -33% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 19.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 587 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 5.29 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 1324 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2683 IU | 4409 IU | -39% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0.600 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) | — | 0.001 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 0.494 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.458 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 2.08 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.43 g | 0.231 g | +519% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.225 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.008 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic 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 22:5 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 | — | 4.00 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 136 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 E (alpha-tocopherol) +300% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry Calcium, Ca +296% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry Zinc, Zn +270% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry Protein +169% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry
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