Cereals ready-to-eat vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, OAT BLENDERS with honey & almonds — 7.80g 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 379 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, OAT BLENDERS with honey & almonds 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 | 379 kcal | 227 kcal | +67% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.10 g | 1.32 g | +135% |
| Protein | 7.80 g | 0.250 g | +3020% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.88 g | 0.160 g | +2950% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 77.3 g | 91.0 g | -15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.10 g | 2.20 g | +177% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.620 g | 0.010 g | +6100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.25 g | 0.038 g | +5821% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 29.6 mg | 2400 mg | -99% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 2.09 mg | 0.009 mg | +23122% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.99 mg | 6.80 mg | -71% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 23.5 mg | 80.0 mg | -71% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.018 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 2.69 mg | 8.00 mg | -66% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 667 ug | 5.00 ug | +13240% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 648 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 7.55 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 5997 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 2.00 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.37 mg | 0.020 mg | +6750% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.60 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 33.0 mg | 800 mg | -96% |
| Iron, Fe | 41.4 mg | 0.080 mg | +51625% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 61.0 mg | 245 mg | -75% |
| Phosphorus, P | 204 mg | 493 mg | -59% |
| Potassium, K | 240 mg | 2518 mg | -90% |
| Sodium, Na | 453 mg | 14.0 mg | +3136% |
| Zinc, Zn | 17.9 mg | 0.010 mg | +178600% |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.011 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.008 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1586 kj | 951 kj | +67% |
| Ash | 6.96 g | 7.27 g | -4% |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 19.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +280% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1121 ug | 5.00 ug | +22320% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 5996 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 10.0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1876 IU | 20000 IU | -91% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 13.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 144 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 3.60 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0.037 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.35 g | 0.034 g | +3871% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.025 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.009 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 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 | 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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