Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 368
Cereals ready-to-eat 405
Protein (g)
Cereals 9.20
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.34
Carbs (g)
Cereals 76.9
Cereals ready-to-eat 87.2
Fat (g)
Cereals 4.63
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.50
Fiber (g)
Cereals 7.20
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.80
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry — 9.20g vs 3.34g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry — 368 vs 405 kcal per 100g.
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 | 6.28 g | 3.42 g | +84% |
| Protein | 9.20 g | 3.34 g | +175% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.63 g | 3.50 g | +32% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 76.9 g | 87.2 g | -12% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.20 g | 3.80 g | +89% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.793 g | 0.961 g | -17% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.45 g | 2.08 g | -30% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.002 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 52.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.523 mg | 1.32 mg | -60% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.907 mg | 1.50 mg | -39% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.7 mg | 17.6 mg | -40% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.735 mg | 0.101 mg | +628% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.20 mg | 1.76 mg | -32% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 128 ug | 353 ug | -64% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 114 ug | 334 ug | -66% |
| Choline, total | — | 4.50 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 5.29 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 520 ug | 1324 ug | -61% |
| Carotene, beta | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.440 mg | 0.110 mg | +300% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 226 mg | 70.0 mg | +223% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.22 mg | 15.9 mg | -48% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 88.0 mg | 36.0 mg | +144% |
| Phosphorus, P | 297 mg | 141 mg | +111% |
| Potassium, K | 424 mg | 176 mg | +141% |
| Sodium, Na | 506 mg | 534 mg | -5% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.70 mg | 0.560 mg | +204% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.235 mg | 0.240 mg | -2% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.25 mg | 0.246 mg | +813% |
| Selenium, Se | 15.8 ug | 6.50 ug | +143% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1540 kj | 1695 kj | -9% |
| Ash | 2.97 g | 2.25 g | +32% |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | 43.7 g | -31% |
| Sucrose | 29.3 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.510 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.180 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.040 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 38.3 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 14.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -26% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 208 ug | 587 ug | -65% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 5.29 ug | |
| Retinol | 520 ug | 1324 ug | -61% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1735 IU | 4409 IU | -61% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 57.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.700 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 1.31 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0.880 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0.600 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.013 g | 0.001 g | +1200% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.688 g | 0.494 g | +39% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.071 g | 0.458 g | -84% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.003 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) | 0.008 g | 0.001 g | +700% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.40 g | 2.08 g | -33% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.40 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.032 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.007 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.62 g | 0.231 g | +602% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.57 g | 0.225 g | +598% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 1.57 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.051 g | 0.008 g | +537% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.050 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 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 | |
| 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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Manganese, Mn +813% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +628% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +300% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry Calcium, Ca +223% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry
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