Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals, QUAKER, Quick Oats, Dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 371
Cereals ready-to-eat 333
Protein (g)
Cereals 13.7
Cereals ready-to-eat 7.41
Carbs (g)
Cereals 68.2
Cereals ready-to-eat 84.0
Fat (g)
Cereals 6.87
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.70
Fiber (g)
Cereals 9.40
Cereals ready-to-eat 18.5
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, QUAKER, Quick Oats, Dry — 13.7g vs 7.41g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals ready-to-eat, BARBARA'S PUFFINS, original — 333 vs 371 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals, QUAKER, Quick Oats, 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 | 371 kcal | 333 kcal | +11% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.37 g | 3.59 g | +161% |
| Protein | 13.7 g | 7.41 g | +85% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.87 g | 3.70 g | +86% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.2 g | 84.0 g | -19% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.40 g | 18.5 g | -49% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.11 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.98 g | 2.24 g | -11% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 55.6 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.540 mg | 0.111 mg | +386% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.120 mg | 0.068 mg | +76% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.820 mg | 1.90 mg | -57% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.710 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.100 mg | 0.243 mg | -59% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 32.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +68% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 14.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.420 mg | 0.890 mg | -53% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 47.0 mg | 70.0 mg | -33% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.64 mg | 1.33 mg | +249% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 270 mg | 107 mg | +152% |
| Phosphorus, P | 458 mg | 126 mg | +263% |
| Potassium, K | 358 mg | 315 mg | +14% |
| Sodium, Na | 3.00 mg | 704 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.20 mg | 1.28 mg | +150% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.370 mg | 0.301 mg | +23% |
| Manganese, Mn | 4.30 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 28.9 ug | 16.7 ug | +73% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1552 kj | 1395 kj | +11% |
| Ash | 1.87 g | 1.30 g | +44% |
| Total Sugars | 1.42 g | 18.5 g | -92% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 32.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +68% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 32.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +68% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 180 ug | 775 ug | -77% |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.00 ug | 0.700 ug | +186% |
| 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) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.940 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.060 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.006 g | +67% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.97 g | 2.21 g | -11% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.018 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.30 g | 1.07 g | +116% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.20 g | 1.02 g | +115% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.100 g | 0.041 g | +144% |
| 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 g | = |
| 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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