Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 369
Cereals ready-to-eat 405
Protein (g)
Cereals 10.4
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.34
Carbs (g)
Cereals 74.5
Cereals ready-to-eat 87.2
Fat (g)
Cereals 5.10
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.50
Fiber (g)
Cereals 8.20
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.80
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry — 10.4g vs 3.34g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry — 369 vs 405 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, 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 | 369 kcal | 405 kcal | -9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.37 g | 3.42 g | +115% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 3.34 g | +211% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.10 g | 3.50 g | +46% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 74.5 g | 87.2 g | -15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.20 g | 3.80 g | +116% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.808 g | 0.961 g | -16% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.58 g | 2.08 g | -24% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.002 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.100 mg | 52.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.717 mg | 1.32 mg | -46% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.813 mg | 1.50 mg | -46% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 9.20 mg | 17.6 mg | -48% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.940 mg | 0.101 mg | +831% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.862 mg | 1.76 mg | -51% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 191 ug | 353 ug | -46% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 175 ug | 334 ug | -48% |
| Choline, total | 29.0 mg | 4.50 mg | +544% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 5.29 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 440 ug | 1324 ug | -67% |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.500 mg | 0.110 mg | +355% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 229 mg | 70.0 mg | +227% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.31 mg | 15.9 mg | -48% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 99.0 mg | 36.0 mg | +175% |
| Phosphorus, P | 353 mg | 141 mg | +150% |
| Potassium, K | 303 mg | 176 mg | +72% |
| Sodium, Na | 416 mg | 534 mg | -22% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.60 mg | 0.560 mg | +364% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.345 mg | 0.240 mg | +44% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.79 mg | 0.246 mg | +1034% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.90 ug | 6.50 ug | -55% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1542 kj | 1695 kj | -9% |
| Ash | 2.63 g | 2.25 g | +17% |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | 43.7 g | -52% |
| Sucrose | 20.4 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.250 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.200 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0.100 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.100 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0.100 g | — | |
| Starch | 45.3 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 17.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -11% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 314 ug | 587 ug | -47% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 5.29 ug | |
| Retinol | 440 ug | 1324 ug | -67% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1467 IU | 4409 IU | -67% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 123 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.180 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.850 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0.100 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 | 1.90 ug | 0.600 ug | +217% |
| 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) | 0.010 g | 0.001 g | +900% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.720 g | 0.494 g | +46% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.458 g | -87% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.001 g | +900% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.010 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.53 g | 2.08 g | -26% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.53 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.77 g | 0.231 g | +665% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.70 g | 0.225 g | +656% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 1.70 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.062 g | 0.008 g | +675% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003 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 | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 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 | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.002 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.002 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
Manganese, Mn +1034% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +831% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry Choline, total +544% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry Zinc, Zn +364% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry
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