Cereals ready-to-eat vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CORN BURSTS is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals ready-to-eat 385
Beverages 227
Protein (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.32
Beverages 0.250
Carbs (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 90.6
Beverages 91.0
Fat (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 0.350
Beverages 0.160
Fiber (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 1.90
Beverages 2.20
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CORN BURSTS — 3.32g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie — 227 vs 385 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CORN BURSTS 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 ready-to-eat | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 385 kcal | 227 kcal | +70% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 1.32 g | +89% |
| Protein | 3.32 g | 0.250 g | +1228% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.350 g | 0.160 g | +119% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 90.6 g | 91.0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.90 g | 2.20 g | -14% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.093 g | 0.010 g | +830% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.084 g | 0.038 g | +121% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 48.4 mg | 2400 mg | -98% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 2.42 mg | 0.009 mg | +26789% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.74 mg | 6.80 mg | -60% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 32.3 mg | 80.0 mg | -60% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.018 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 3.23 mg | 8.00 mg | -60% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 323 ug | 5.00 ug | +6360% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 289 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 4.70 mg | 0.100 mg | +4600% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.84 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 700 ug | 5997 ug | -88% |
| Carotene, beta | 46.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +2200% |
| Carotene, alpha | 30.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.070 mg | 0.020 mg | +250% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.20 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 800 mg | -99% |
| Iron, Fe | 5.80 mg | 0.080 mg | +7150% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4.00 mg | 245 mg | -98% |
| Phosphorus, P | 37.0 mg | 493 mg | -92% |
| Potassium, K | 71.0 mg | 2518 mg | -97% |
| Sodium, Na | 855 mg | 14.0 mg | +6007% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.84 mg | 0.010 mg | +48300% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.058 mg | 0.011 mg | +427% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.008 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 6.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1611 kj | 951 kj | +69% |
| Ash | 3.24 g | 7.27 g | -55% |
| Total Sugars | 46.9 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 34.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +580% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 525 ug | 5.00 ug | +10400% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 4.84 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 695 ug | 5996 ug | -88% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 10.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2419 IU | 20000 IU | -88% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 780 ug | 13.0 ug | +5900% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 129 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 3.20 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 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 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.077 g | 0.010 g | +670% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.084 g | 0.037 g | +127% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.157 g | 0.034 g | +362% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.153 g | 0.025 g | +512% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.005 g | 0.009 g | -44% |
| 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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