Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 361
Cereals ready-to-eat 388
Protein (g)
Cereals 16.5
Cereals ready-to-eat 9.50
Carbs (g)
Cereals 64.2
Cereals ready-to-eat 73.8
Fat (g)
Cereals 6.28
Cereals ready-to-eat 6.30
Fiber (g)
Cereals 13.0
Cereals ready-to-eat 8.50
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon — 16.5g vs 9.50g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon — 361 vs 388 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon 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 | 361 kcal | 388 kcal | -7% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.09 g | 1.90 g | +378% |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 9.50 g | +74% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.28 g | 6.30 g | = |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 64.2 g | 73.8 g | -13% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 13.0 g | 8.50 g | +53% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.21 g | 0.711 g | +70% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.22 g | 3.20 g | -31% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.100 mg | 0.600 mg | -83% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.741 mg | 0.320 mg | +132% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.870 mg | 0.550 mg | +58% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.9 mg | 1.80 mg | +504% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.02 mg | 0.100 mg | +925% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 205 ug | 16.0 ug | +1181% |
| 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) | 0.560 mg | 1.16 mg | -52% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 245 mg | 173 mg | +42% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.84 mg | 2.78 mg | +218% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 119 mg | 317 mg | -62% |
| Phosphorus, P | 402 mg | 337 mg | +19% |
| Potassium, K | 334 mg | 494 mg | -32% |
| Sodium, Na | 618 mg | 8.00 mg | +7625% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.65 mg | 1.92 mg | +38% |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.407 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 17.3 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1510 kj | 1623 kj | -7% |
| Ash | 3.93 g | 8.50 g | -54% |
| Total Sugars | 1.27 g | 23.2 g | -95% |
| 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 | 2558 IU | 6.00 IU | +42533% |
| 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 | 1.84 g | 1.66 g | +11% |
| 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 +7625% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon Biotin (Vitamin B7) +1181% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +925% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon Niacin (Vitamin B3) +504% in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon
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