Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 334
Cereals ready-to-eat 388
Protein (g)
Cereals 12.6
Cereals ready-to-eat 9.50
Carbs (g)
Cereals 72.6
Cereals ready-to-eat 73.8
Fat (g)
Cereals 2.73
Cereals ready-to-eat 6.30
Fiber (g)
Cereals 11.9
Cereals ready-to-eat 8.50
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, dry — 12.6g vs 9.50g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, dry — 334 vs 388 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, 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 | 334 kcal | 388 kcal | -14% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.4 g | 1.90 g | +445% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 9.50 g | +33% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.73 g | 6.30 g | -57% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 72.6 g | 73.8 g | -2% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 11.9 g | 8.50 g | +40% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.450 g | 0.711 g | -37% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.600 g | 3.20 g | -81% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.600 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.340 mg | 0.320 mg | +6% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.180 mg | 0.550 mg | -67% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.98 mg | 1.80 mg | +121% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.280 mg | 0.100 mg | +180% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 29.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +81% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 29.5 mg | 23.9 mg | +23% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0.290 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 5.00 ug | 3.00 ug | +67% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.660 mg | 1.16 mg | -43% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 36.0 mg | 173 mg | -79% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.88 mg | 2.78 mg | +4% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 115 mg | 317 mg | -64% |
| Phosphorus, P | 346 mg | 337 mg | +3% |
| Potassium, K | 322 mg | 494 mg | -35% |
| Sodium, Na | 7.00 mg | 8.00 mg | -12% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.21 mg | 1.92 mg | +67% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.361 mg | 0.407 mg | -11% |
| Selenium, Se | 31.3 ug | 17.3 ug | +81% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1396 kj | 1623 kj | -14% |
| Ash | 1.67 g | 8.50 g | -80% |
| Total Sugars | 2.46 g | 23.2 g | -89% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 29.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +81% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 29.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +81% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 8.00 IU | 6.00 IU | +33% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 182 ug | 130 ug | +40% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.70 ug | 3.80 ug | -3% |
| 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 | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.003 g | +67% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.014 g | -71% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.398 g | 0.567 g | -30% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.021 g | 0.095 g | -78% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.023 g | -74% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.582 g | 3.16 g | -82% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.007 g | -14% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.13 g | 1.66 g | -32% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.04 g | 1.55 g | -33% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.091 g | 0.092 g | -1% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 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 | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +180% in Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, dry Niacin (Vitamin B3) +121% in Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, dry Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, dry Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin -100% in Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, dry
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